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Explore the rich history of the Middle Ages, including the rise of feudalism, the impact of the medieval Renaissance, and Europe's evolution in the High Middle Ages. Discover influential figures like Charlemagne, Paolo Uccello, and Abélard and Héloïse.
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Western Civilization IPart 5: The Middle Ages Medieval FeudalismMedieval Renaissances
Clydesdales (Wikipedia) Paolo Uccello (1397–1475), The Battle of San Romano (1432). Uffizi Gallery, Florence (Wikipedia)
Battle of Crécy (1346). From a 15th-century illuminated manuscript of Jean Froissart's Chronicles.Bibliothèquenationale de France, Paris (Wikipedia)
A coin of Charlemagne with the inscription KAROLVS IMP AVG (Karolus Imperator Augustus), 812-814. Cabinet des Médailles, Paris (Wikipedia)
Beginning of the Gospel of Luke, Letter of Jerome to Pope Damasus. Codex aureas, Carolingian. Vatican Library, Rome Charlemagne and Alcuin of York (www.cormery.fr)
Abélard and Heloïse in a manuscript of the Roman de la Rose (14th century) A meeting of doctors at the University of Paris. Illustration from Chants royaux. 16th cent. Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris. (Wikipedia)