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Beginning of the Middle Ages - Richard William Church
"Beginning of the Middle Ages" by Richard William Church explores the tumultuous period following the fall of the Western Roman Empire, beginning with the death of Theodosius in 395 A.D. and the subsequent rise of chaos and barbarian conquest. The narrative highlights the downfall of leadership, exemplified by the execution of the general Stilicho and the subsequent sack of Rome by Alaric and the Visigoths. As the Franks and Charlemagne emerge, the book also delves into the revival of learning amidst the dark times overshadowed by Viking incursions.
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