The Decline Of The Middle Ages - 1392 Words

The Middle Ages was a period that lasted for over 1000 years, beginning in 400 CE and ending in 1500 CE. This era is known as the period of time between the fall of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance. The medieval era is split up into three sections; early Middle Ages (400-900 CE), High Middle Ages (900-1250 CE) and the late Middle Ages (1250-1500 CE). Medieval Europe was a time of key advancement in society and a period where a distinct cultural unit emerged. This was influenced by different ideas, people and events such as the contact between different groups and societies. The early Roman Empire reached its peak in the year 117 CE. After the death of Emperor Constantine in 337 CE the empire was in chaos, this era was known as the†¦show more content†¦The Romans paid them in land. Over time as the Anglo-Saxons started settling in these lands and their number increase, they slowly started taking over Britain and pushed the Celts out. These events led to the fall of Rome in 478 CE. For the next 400 years the broken empire was in chaos, there was no unity, no law and nothing to bring together the newly separated kingdoms. This was until Charlemagne the Great came along in the 9th century. The Middle Ages was an era of historical changes due to the influence of significant people and events that shaped society. A significant person who influenced the Middle Ages was Charlemagne. Charlemagne (also known as Charles the Great). He was the first person to unite the people of Europe since the fall of Rome in 476 CE. Charlemagne became the King of Frank s in 800 CE. Charlemagne dedicated his reign to spreading Christianity through the empire. He was a fearless warrior and succeeded in turning the Lombards, Avars, and Bavaria into Christians. After a three decade long battle against the Saxons he eventually converted them too. Charlemagne was a big believer in education, literature and arts. He was fair and kind to all people of different social status. Over 200 years