Yet these incredible stories are not fiction. They happened. Real people, real events.
The Dark Ages were certainly a time of battles and conquering, but not always in the way you might expect. The truth is, medieval Europe flourished in many ways, creating the stepping-stones for the eventual birth of the renaissance. Despite plague, poverty, and religious fervour, it was a time of thriving industry, exploration, and an explosion in art and culture. But also, some conquering.
Playing the political field and holding onto seats of power wasn't easy by any means. Through marriages, assassinations, coups and battles, these empires rose to great heights in a time commonly thought of as lacking civilization and progress.
With political intrigue and alliances abound, you'll discover warring powers and noble leaders, brutal massacres, and pinnacles of achievement.
This book will guide you through some of the most important events of the medieval era, the ones that truly helped shape the modern Europe that you know today.
In Medieval European Empires, you will discover:The stories of Attila the Hun, William the Conqueror, and other notable figures of this timeFamily dynasties that shaped the trajectory of an empire and the times when it all went wrongThe small swampland towns that rose to become a great civilization centres, which lasted over a millenniumFormidable opponents and warring empires that took no prisoners and razed everything in their pathThe common misconception about the Viking culture that you might be surprised to find out isn't trueWhere the term "Middle Ages" comes from, and why it's falling into disuse in the modern eraThe queen who unified Scandinavia under a common bannerHow the Holy Roman Empire came to be a symbol of power and dominance until it all came crashing down
Expand your horizons and take a deep dive into this fascinating era with detailed explorations of mighty empires.