The High Middle Ages: Politics and Society
( 30 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the High Middle Ages
Overview of the period, key themes, and historical context

Module #2
The Feudal System
Origins, structure, and function of feudalism in medieval society

Module #3
The Role of the Church in Medieval Politics
Influence of the Catholic Church on politics, society, and culture

Module #4
The Rise of Monarchies
Growth of centralized power in England, France, and Germany

Module #5
Crusades and the Latin East
Military campaigns, cultural exchange, and the establishment of Christian states

Module #6
The Evolution of Chivalry
Origins, codes, and cultural significance of knightly ideals

Module #7
Women in Medieval Society
Roles, rights, and experiences of women in the High Middle Ages

Module #8
The Emergence of Trade and Commerce
Growth of trade, merchant guilds, and urban centers

Module #9
Agriculture and the Rural Economy
Technological innovations, manorialism, and the peasantry

Module #10
The University of Paris and Scholasticism
Rise of intellectual centers, Thomas Aquinas, and the fusion of faith and reason

Module #11
The Golden Age of Monasticism
Cistercians, Benedictines, and the role of monasteries in medieval society

Module #12
Anglo-Norman England
Norman Conquest, Magna Carta, and the development of English monarchy

Module #13
The Kingdom of France
Capetian dynasty, Philip II, and the consolidation of royal power

Module #14
The German Empire and the Investiture Controversy
Struggle between imperial and papal authority, Gregorian Reform

Module #15
Iberia and the Reconquista
Christian-Muslim conflict, kingdoms of Castile and Aragon, and the rise of Portugal

Module #16
Medieval Italy and the City-States
Communes, guilds, and the rise of city-states in northern Italy

Module #17
The Byzantine Empire and Eastern Christianity
Continuity and change in the Eastern Roman Empire, Orthodox Christianity

Module #18
The Mongol Invasions and their Impact
Mongol conquests, trade, and cultural exchange along the Silk Road

Module #19
The Black Death and its Consequences
Demographic, economic, and social impact of the pandemic

Module #20
Late Medieval Crisis and the End of the High Middle Ages
Decline of feudalism, rise of national monarchies, and the transition to the Late Middle Ages

Module #21
Primary Sources and Historiography
Analyzing medieval sources, historiographical debates, and approaches to the High Middle Ages

Module #22
Debating the High Middle Ages
Contemporary issues, historical interpretations, and debates about the period

Module #23
Art, Architecture, and Culture
Romanesque, Gothic, and Byzantine styles, and the cultural achievements of the High Middle Ages

Module #24
Courtly Love and Literature
Trobadours, troubadours, and the flowering of vernacular literature

Module #25
Music, Dance, and Entertainment
Medieval music, dance, and performance arts

Module #26
Medieval Technology and Science
Advances in agriculture, architecture, and scientific knowledge

Module #27
Medieval Medicine and Health
Medical practices, hospitals, and the understanding of disease

Module #28
Castles and Fortifications
Military architecture, siege warfare, and the evolution of castles

Module #29
Tournaments and Chivalric Culture
The tournament circuit, knightly competitions, and the display of martial prowess

Module #30
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
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The High Middle Ages: Politics and Society ( 30 Modules )

The High Middle Ages: Politics and Society
( 30 Modules )