Though sometimes called the "Dark Ages", the period of Middle Ages is far from dull or uninteresting. In this book I. L. Plunket masterfully shows the colorfullness and diversity of the Middle Ages. Heroes like Charlemagne, Richard the Lion Hearted, Joan of Arc and many others come to life in these pages. The rich religious life of the Middle Ages, controversies between different secular and religious authorities and general rising of nations in Europe are disclosed to the reader. - Summary by Kikisaulite
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01 Preface, The Greatness of Rome Read by Steven Seitel 20:51
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02 The Decline of Rome Read by Steven Seitel 29:05
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03 The Dawn of Christianity Read by Steven Seitel 14:09
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04 Constantine the Great Read by Steven Seitel 23:12
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05 The Invasions of the Barbarians Read by Steven Seitel 40:46
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06 The Rise of the Franks Read by Steven Seitel 26:50
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07 Mahomet Read by Steven Seitel 30:14
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08 Charlemagne Read by Steven Seitel 50:04
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09 The Invasions of the Northmen Read by Steven Seitel 39:24
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10 Feudalism and Monasticism Read by Steven Seitel 30:55
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11 The Investiture Question Read by Steven Seitel 31:13
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12 The Early Crusades Read by Steven Seitel 37:12
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13 The Making of France Read by Steven Seitel 36:15
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14 Empire and Papacy Read by Steven Seitel 48:49
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15 Learning and Ecclesiastical Organization in the Middle Ages Read by Steven Seitel 26:35
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16 The Faith of the Middle Ages Read by Steven Seitel 38:35
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17 France under Two Strong Kings Read by Steven Seitel 31:17
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18 The Hundred Years' War Read by Steven Seitel 52:17
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19 Spain in the Middle Ages Read by Steven Seitel 39:59
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20 Central and Northern Europe in the Later Middle Ages Read by Steven Seitel 48:33
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21 Italy in the Later Middle Ages Read by Steven Seitel 1:11:53
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22 Part I: The Fall of the Greek Empire. Part II: Voyage and Discovery Read by Steven Seitel 46:09
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23 The Renaissance Read by Steven Seitel 44:23
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