Western Europe from 400 - 1000 AD

The changes that occurred in Western Europe, from the "Fall of the Roman Empire" until 1000 A.D., transpired in a series of events involving the actions and movements of many peoples across the continent. This period of history following the Fall and preceding the High Middle Ages was a chaotic time in which an aversion to central power became the norm, warfare ran rampant, and yet the foundations for Western civilization were formed. Following the …

…a more effective bow, and a stronger sword. The kingdoms that emerged out of the chaos of the early Middle Ages would be the forces that shaped the modern Western world. The nations of England, France, and Germany were defined in their early stages as world powers. The Church took on the role of common denominator among the warring nations. The stage was set for the next phase of mankind's development: The High Middle Ages.