Beginning of the Middle Ages

Beginning of the Middle Ages, written by Richard William Church, examines the transition from the Roman Empire to the Middle Ages following the death of Theodosius in 395 A.D. The book details the political turmoil, including the fall of Rome in 410 A.D. due to Alaric and the Visigoths, and the subsequent rise of barbarian powers like the Franks and Vikings. Church highlights the significant events and figures, such as Charlemagne, who shaped this transformative period in European history, often referred to as the Dark Ages.