The Middle Ages begins with a section examining the development of the most important empires that defined the medieval world. Specialized topics that receive coverage include the barbarian movements, the empire of Justinian, Viking expansion, the Byzantine Empire, the Crusades, the German Empire, and the medieval Church. The second section considers in greater detail individual countries that remain to comprise Europe today, and it provides a deeper examination of their histories. Topics include France, Italy, the British Isles, Spain and Portugal, Switzerland, Germany and the Low Countries, Hungary, Greece and the Balkans, as well as Russia and Poland.
- ISBN10 081605150X
- ISBN13 9780816051502
- Publish Date 1 June 2003 (first published 1 September 1990)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 6 October 2010
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Facts On File Inc
- Edition Revised edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 96
- Language English