Civilization during the Middle Ages : especially in relation to modern civilization

vi, 455 pages ; 21 cm Presents how the foundations of our civilization were laid in the past and how its chief elements were introduced, and to depict its progressive development until it had assumed its most characteristic modern features Includes preface to the first edition from 21 December 1893 Includes bibliographical references and index What the Middle Ages started with -- The addition of Christianity -- The German conquest and the fall of Rome -- What the Germans added -- The formation of the papacy -- The Franks and Charlemagne -- After Charlemagne -- The feudal system -- The empire and the papacy -- The crusades -- The growth of commerce and its results -- The formation of France -- England the the other states -- The Renaissance -- The papacy in the new age -- The Reformation