Literature of the Middle Ages By Andrew C. Jackson
Historical Highlights (688) The Beginnings Roman Empire collapsed (476) Roman Catholic church survived
H.H. (cont.) The Early Middle Ages Charlemagne Feudalism Lords Fiefs vassals
H.H. (cont.) High Middle Ages William, Duke of Normandy (1066) Guilds Early unions universities Pilgrimages Canterbury Thomas a’ Becket Crusades Re-take Jerusaleum
H.H. Late Middle Ages Black Death Hundred Years War Joan of Arc Killed 1/3 of Europe in one year (1348) Hundred Years War 1337-1453 Joan of Arc
People and Society (690) The ruling class Clergy Serfs Feudalism chivalry Clergy Pope, bishops, monks, nuns, priests Serfs Merchants and Artisans Belonged to guilds
Arts and Culture (691) Religion and medieval culture Literature and manuscripts Scholarship and universities Oxford founded in 11th century Arts and architecture Cathedrals Ornate Gothic
Connect to Today (694) Medieval festivals Courtly love Knights monarchy
Here endeth the lesson Andrew C. Jackson (2014)