Preface and Acknowledgements. List of Maps and Genealogical Charts. Part 1: Topic Chronologies 1. Invasion and Fragmentation, 476–768 2. TheWorld of Islam3. Anglo-Saxon England and its Island Neighbours 4. The Carolingian Empire 5. The Collapse of Power and the Creation of Powers: Flanders, Brittany, Normandy and Aquitaine 6. The Viking Expansion and Scandinavia 7. TheCrusades and the Crusader States 8. The Iberian Peninsula and the Reconquista 9. The Holy Roman Empire 10. Capetian and Valois France 11. TheDevelopment of Parliaments and Assemblies 12.Italy: A Chequered Medieval Jigsaw 13. The Hanse Part 2: Major Rulers and Dynasties Part 3: The Church and Religion 1. Landmarks in Church Doctrine and History 2. The Conversion of Europe 3. Church Organisation: Papacy, Patriarchs and Dioceses 4. Councils and Synods 5. The Monastic Orders 6. Pilgrimages and the Cult of Saints 7. Heresy, Heretics and Reform 8. The Great Schism 9. History of the Jews 10. Paganism and Witchcraft Part 4: Wars and Treaties 1. Medieval Warfare 2. Knighthood and Chivalry 3. The Military Orders 4. Castles and Fortifications 5. Major Conflicts 6. Landmark Battles and Treaties Part 5: Medieval Society 1. Population and Migration 2. Climate 3.Feudalism 4.50 MajorMedieval Towns 5. Crafts and Guilds 6. Laws and Institutions 7. Rebellion and Uprisings 8. Outcasts and Minorities 9. Social Control andSocialProvision Part 6: Medieval Economy 1. Rural economy 2. Trade and Commerce 3. Trade Routes and Associations 4.Travel Times and Distances 5.Technical Innovations 6. Coins and Currencies 7. Commodities Part 7:Literature and Learning 1. Major works and Authors 2. Popular Culture 3. Schools and Universities 4. The Schoolmen 5. Innovations Part 8: Art and Architecture 1.Famous Works and Manuscripts 2.Styles 3.Buildings, Palaces and Paintings 3. Architects and Artists Part 9: Biographies Part 10: List of Popes Part 11: Glossary of Terms Part 12:Further ReadingIndex