HISTORY 2110 - Early Middle Ages

Institution:

Bard College

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Classical Studies, Medieval Studies A survey of seven centuries, from the Germanic invasions and dissolution of the Roman Empire to the Viking invasions and dissolution of the Carolingian Empire. Topics include early Christianity, "barbarians," the Byzantine Empire,Islam, monasticism, and the myth and reality of Charlemagne. Readings include documents, Boethius's Consolation of Philosophy, Einhard' s Lifeof Charlemagne, and selections from Ammianus Marcellinus's The Later Roman Empire and Gregory of Tours's History of the Franks.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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