Medieval European Politics
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Medieval Europe
Overview of the medieval period, key events, and historical context

Module #2
The Fall of the Roman Empire
The decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire, its legacy and impact on medieval Europe

Module #3
The Rise of Feudalism
The development of feudalism, its key features, and its role in shaping medieval politics

Module #4
The Carolingian Renaissance
The reign of Charlemagne, his reforms, and the cultural and intellectual revival of the 8th and 9th centuries

Module #5
The Fragmentation of Europe
The breakup of the Carolingian Empire, the rise of regional kingdoms, and the emergence of new powers

Module #6
The Ottonian Dynasty
The rise of the Ottonian dynasty in Germany, their conquests, and their impact on medieval politics

Module #7
The Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms
The development of Anglo-Saxon England, its kingdoms, and its role in medieval politics

Module #8
The Viking Age
The Viking raids, settlements, and impact on medieval Europe

Module #9
The Crusades
The history of the Crusades, their causes, and their consequences for medieval Europe

Module #10
The Papal Reform Movement
The Gregorian Reform, the Investiture Controversy, and the rise of papal power

Module #11
The Norman Conquest of England
The Norman Conquest of 1066, its impact on English politics and society

Module #12
The Holy Roman Empire
The history of the Holy Roman Empire, its structure, and its role in medieval politics

Module #13
The Kingdom of France
The development of the Kingdom of France, its monarchy, and its role in medieval politics

Module #14
The Kingdom of England
The development of the Kingdom of England, its monarchy, and its role in medieval politics

Module #15
The Iberian Kingdoms
The development of the Kingdoms of Castile, Aragon, and Portugal, their role in medieval politics

Module #16
The Italian City-States
The rise of the Italian city-states, their governments, and their role in medieval politics

Module #17
The Mongol Invasions
The Mongol conquests, their impact on medieval Europe, and the rise of eastern Europe

Module #18
The Black Death and its Impact
The Black Death, its causes, and its impact on medieval European society and politics

Module #19
The Hundred Years War
The conflict between England and France, its causes, and its consequences for medieval politics

Module #20
The Avignon Papacy
The Avignon Papacy, the Western Schism, and their impact on the Catholic Church

Module #21
The Late Medieval Monarchies
The development of national monarchies, their powers, and their role in medieval politics

Module #22
The Rise of Nationalism
The emergence of national identities, their impact on medieval politics, and the rise of modern nation-states

Module #23
The Impact of the Crusades on Medieval Politics
The long-term impact of the Crusades on medieval politics, society, and culture

Module #24
Medieval Political Thought
The development of medieval political thought, key thinkers, and their ideas

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
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