Publisher's Synopsis
The Dark Ages, 476-918: Period 1 (1901) is a historical book written by Charles William Chadwick Oman. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the period known as the Dark Ages, which spans from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 to the emergence of the Holy Roman Empire in 918. The book covers various aspects of this period, including the political, social, cultural, and religious changes that occurred during this time. Oman delves into the rise of the Germanic kingdoms, the impact of Christianity on Europe, and the emergence of Islam in the Middle East. The author also discusses the major historical events that took place during this period, such as the reign of Charlemagne, the Viking invasions, and the rise of the Byzantine Empire. Oman provides a detailed analysis of the various factors that led to the decline of the Roman Empire and the subsequent emergence of new powers in Europe.Overall, The Dark Ages, 476-918: Period 1 (1901) is an informative and insightful book that provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of one of the most important periods in European history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Europe and the development of Western civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
