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The History of the Middle Ages (476-1453)

By Victor Duruy
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In "The History of the Middle Ages (476-1453)," Victor Duruy offers a comprehensive examination of a pivotal era in human history, meticulously chronicling the cultural, political, and social transformations that defined the Middle Ages. His narrative style combines vivid storytelling with rigorous scholarship, presenting a tapestry woven from the lives of key figures, significant events, and the prevailing ideologies of the time. Duruy adeptly navigates through a complex historical landscape, addressing not only the well-known occurrences such as the rise of feudalism, the Crusades, and the emergence of the Renaissance but also the often-overlooked influences that shaped medieval society, making the book an essential resource for students and enthusiasts alike. Victor Duruy, a distinguished French historian of the 19th century, brings a passionate and scholarly lens to this exploration of the Middle Ages. His educational background and profound interest in historical scholarship led him to craft this work as a response to the misconceptions and romanticized views of the medieval period prevalent in his time. Duruy's commitment to accuracy, alongside his belief in the importance of understanding the past, informs every page of this monumental text. This book is highly recommended for readers eager to delve into the complexities of medieval Europe. It serves as both a scholarly resource and an engaging narrative, making it suitable for academics, students, and any history enthusiasts. Duruy's ability to elucidate intricate historical processes while remaining accessible ensures that this work will complement any collection on medieval history.
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Rating★★★★ 3.8 (42)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHistory
Length23 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1AUTHOR’S PREFACE.
2BOOK I. THE GERMANIC INVASION.
3End of Ancient History.
4New form of the Roman Empire.
5Civil & Military Hierarchy.
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6Municipal Government.
7Imposts.
8Condition of Person.
9The Army.
10Moral and Intellectual Condition.
11The Christian Church.
12The Barbarians.
13The Germanic peoples-customs, government, and religion.
14The Slavs and Huns.
15First Movement of the Barbarians.
16Division of the Empire at the death of Theo-dosius (395).
17Alaric and the Visigoths (395-419). The Great Invasion of 406.
18Founding of the Kingdom of the Burgundians (413), and the Suevi (419).
19Conquest of Africa by the Vandals (431).
20The Invasion of Attila (451-453).
21The taking of Rome by Gaiseric (455). End of the Empire West (476).
22CHAPTER III. SECOND PERIOD OF INVASION : THE FRANKS, THE OS-„ TROGOTHS, THE LOMBARDS AND THE ANGLO-SAXONS (455-569).
23Second Invasion of the German Barbarians.
24The sons of Clovis (511-516). Conquest of Burgundy (534), and of Thuringia (530).
25Theodoric and the Kingdom of the Ostrogoths in Italy (493-526).
26Lombards (568-772).
27Founding of the Anglo-Sax-on Kingdoms (455-584).
28Theodosius II., Marcian, Leo I., Zeno, Anastasius, Justin I. (408-527).
29Justinian I. (527-565). Persian Wars (528-562).
30The Conquest of Africa (534); of Italy (533-553). Acquisitions in Spain (552).
31Conquest of Italy from the Ostrogoths (533-553).
32Acquisitions in Spain (552).
33Justinian's Administration, Code & Digest.
34Justin II. Tiberius II. Maurice & Phocas (565-610). Heraclius (610-741). Steady decline.
35Power of Merovingian Franks. New Character of their history.
36Lothaire I. Fredogonda. Brunhilda.
37Lothaire II. sole king (643-628).
38Dagobert I. (628-638).
39Manners and institutions of Germans. Laws of the Barbarians.
40The decline of the Monarchy Mayors of the Palace.
41Mayor Ebroin (660), and Saint Leger; battle of Testry (687).
42The hereditary right in lands.
43BOOK II. THE ARAB INVASION (622-1058).
44Arabia and the Arabs.
45Mohammed.
46The Hegira (622). Contest with the Koreishites (624). Conversion of Arabia.
47The Koran.
48The first elective Caliphs; Conquest of Syria, Persia, and of Egypt (632-640).
49Revolution in the Caliphate. Hereditary dynasty of the Ommiades (661-750). Conquest of Upper Asia (707) and of Spain (711).
50CHAPTER VII. DISMEMBERMENT, DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ARABIAN EMPIRE (755-1058).

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