HIS 221 Medieval Europe, 400-1400
The history of Europe from ca. 400 to ca. 1400, focusing on Latin
Christendom. The course traces the creation of the medieval synthesis out
of elements of late Roman and Germanic societies and the dissolution of
that synthesis in the troubles of the 14th century. Emphasis is on
examining economic, institutional, and social structures and the
historical context of medieval cultural production through examination of
primary sources. This course is offered in alternate fall semesters.
Credits: 1