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The Early Middle Ages
- Narrated by: Philip Daileader
- Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins
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The Early Middle Ages - the years from A.D. 650 to 1000 - were crucial to Europe's future social and political development. These 24 lectures trace a journey from Scandinavia across northern and central Europe to the farthest reaches of the Byzantine and Islamic empires, providing an exciting new look an era often simply called the "Dark Ages."
Given the period's dismal reputation and its temporal remoteness from the 21st century, you'll be surprised to learn about some of the most challenging questions historians have ever had to tackle: Why did the Roman Empire fall? Why did the ancient world give way to the medieval world? Why did Christian monotheism become the dominant religion in Europe? You'll meet some of the era's exciting figures, such as St. Augustine and Justinian, and you'll consider the extent to which the historical realities of King Arthur and Charlemagne match up to the legends that have become attached to their names. You'll also look at the era's effect on the Vikings, the rise of the Carolingians, and the golden age of Islamic rule in Spain.
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You'll see why the era belies its reputation as dark and dismal, but you'll come away with a new appreciation for this once-lost era.
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- Rose
- 14-01-2024
disappointed
lecture series is very biased unfortunately and a lot of what he says has now been disproven by archeology
it's a put because I was looking forwards to this series
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- Anonymous User
- 12-10-2023
So interesting
I really enjoyed this course. Fascinating narrative told in a way which has illuminated this period of history for me. I have a much better understanding of events now and some idea about why things are the way they are today. Found the pre and post chapter summaries very helpful.
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- James
- 18-07-2022
More about Christianity than the Middle Ages
Not great, is seems to really be about Christianity in ancient Rome and few specific figures. Was expecting this to be about the European Early Middle Ages more broadly.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-02-2021
Excellent introduction to early medieval Europe
Daileader is as entertaining as he is knowledgeable. These lectures will benefit any interested person, from the uninitiated to the professional historian.
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- Victoria
- 24-01-2021
Spot on
An interesting, fast-paced, intelligent and thoughtful summary of the early Middle Ages. Simply brilliant. I love listening to all 12 hours of it.
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- Michael
- 28-08-2019
Loved the performance
Great content and great presentation. I enjoyed the wry humour throughout. Now for volume two.
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-07-2019
VERY WORTH WHILE
Very well put together. Fascinating and informative throughout. Philip Daileader in my opinion has dealt with this subject in an insightful and masterful manner. I thoroughly enjoyed these lectures from beginning to end.
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- George Slater
- 26-10-2018
Brilliant set of historical lectures
If you want to find out more about European history at the end of the western part of the Roman Empire look no fiurther. Really wish I’d listen to this prior to going on a euro tour. Places and peoples mean so much more now.
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- Paul
- 11-09-2017
Great introduction to the period
Stimulating discussion of the Early Middle Ages. Gets you engaged in some deep thinking of this time.
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