History Of Europe: From The Decadence Of The Western Empire To The Reformation (1877)

""History of Europe: From the Decadence of the Western Empire to the Reformation"" is a comprehensive book written by Menzies Sutherland in 1877. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Europe from the period of the decline of the Western Roman Empire to the Reformation. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in European history. The author begins by discussing the causes of the decline of the Western Roman Empire and the subsequent invasion of the barbarian tribes. The book then goes on to cover the rise of the Byzantine Empire, the emergence of Islam, and the expansion of the Frankish Empire under Charlemagne.The book also covers the period of the High Middle Ages, which saw the emergence of powerful monarchies and the growth of the Catholic Church. The author discusses the Crusades, the Black Death, and the Hundred Years' War, as well as the Renaissance and the Reformation.Throughout the book, Menzies Sutherland provides a detailed and engaging account of the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped Europe during this period. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in European history and provides a comprehensive overview of this fascinating period of time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.