Hst 354U Early Medieval Europe: 300-1100

A survey of political, cultural, intellectual, religious, social, and economic aspects of this 800- year period, including among other topics the decline of Roman power in Western Europe, the spread of Christianity, the rise of the Franks, the Carolingian Empire, the growth of feudal ties, and the gradual creation of a high-level civilization. Recommended prerequisite: upper division standing.