Medieval Europe
Medieval Europe, also known as ‘middle ages,’ is one of the common phrases that is substantially used to European civilization between the onset of 14th-century based renaissance as well as the Roman decline in 476 CE (Blaydes & Chaney, 2018). The civilization was referred to as the medieval period since it is a process that majorly took place between different epochs (Blaydes & Chaney, 2018). Generally, medieval Europe is associated with a civilization whereby the Europeans were geared towards establishing and celebrating the cultures and the arts of Rome and Ancient Greece. Medieval Europe was majorly associated with the European artists, writers as well as thinkers. It was also composed of individuals who had essentially embraced the developments among their predecessors through a significant advancement. Importantly medieval Europe is a type of civilization that occurred between the 15th and 5th centuries, which led to the emergence between the discovery age as well as the renaissance (Blaydes & Chaney, 2018). It also incorporates various traditional aspects, including the modern period, the medieval period, and the classical antiquity. Moreover, the period is further divided into late, high, and early middle ages, the paper thus significantly addresses the historical aspect of medieval as well as findings and analysis regarding the period. Medieval Europe was majorly associated with the church, educational and feudal activities, which still impact the contemporary world.
Key achievements and event
Regarding the key events or achievements, it is essential to note that Medieval Europe is one of the principal civilizations that has been inherently associated with invasions, mass migrations, the decline in the centralized authority, counter urbanization as well as general population decline which started on early antiquity (Bollók, 2017). Through the intense migration of individuals led to the establishment of a strong kingdom that was geared towards establishing a substantial and robust art. The migration aspect also led to various changes in the societal as well as the political structures to ensure that the element of classical antiquity is inherently resolved. Additionally, one of the vital achievements that were also established is the retrieval of the Western part of the Roman empire to ensure that the new kingdoms were essentially established (Bollók, 2017). The achievement further led to the emergence of Gaul and Spain. The key leader behind the achievement was Umayyad Caliphate, who became a powerful Islamic and European ruler. It is, therefore, the ruler who ensured every strategy is put in place to achieve a vital civilization and essential societal generation.
Findings and Analysis
Fundamental events before 1560 CE
Between the beginning of humans and 1560 CE, numerous fundamental events occurred. Generally, the basis of medieval events is majorly associated with geographical aspects. Between the provided period, various provinces were established, including the Gaul (Despres, 2016). Gaul was the initial name of France before it was established. The other two provinces included Italy as well as Spain. In 1300CE, after the collapse in the provinces, there was a change in the ruling process as there was a focus on the barbarian tribes (Despres, 2016). In 1350 CE, the barbarian tribes ensured that there was a synthesis between the German and Roman cultures (Despres, 2016). Through the synthesis of the two cultures, there was further development of a robust feudal society where various powers were essentially established. It is the feudal society which is one of the major bases of the Medieval European civilization. There was a further separation of both Eastern and the Roman empire. The separation was also vital since it ensured an essential growth in feudal power, especially in ensuring that European Unity was established. In other words, the partition of both the Western and Roman empire generated the Byzantine empire, which incredibly had a lot of power in shaping the European civilization. It is thus the identified key events that led to the establishment of medieval Europe.
Previous research on key events
There are numerous researches regarding the events associated with medieval Europe. According to a study conducted by Schmit (2018) on the religious events of medieval Europe, it was discovered that the church played an essential role among the Europeans. Going to church was viewed as one of the significant aspects that were oriented towards uniting the Europeans. Schmit (2018) identified that in Medial Europe, church plays an essential role in controlling the three significant passages of life. The three passages to life that church essentially controlled in Medieval Europe include birth, marriage as well as death. It was also believed that education was directly linked to church; thus, most of the churchmen took in teaching, also known as the medial scholars. Therefore, through church events, it also became easy to address the spiritual growth in Medieval Europe. Additionally, another research conducted by Blaydes & Chaney, (2018), discussed majorly the feudal events, which was a decisive aspect in promoting a united Medieval Europe. Blaydes & Chaney (2018) discovered that, through the feudal system, the kings were capable of appropriately managing individual activities through the pyramid method where every individual’s interests were given consideration. Generally, regarding what the researchers say about Medial Europe is that it is one of the civilizations which effectively incorporated church, education and feudal system.
Impacts of the key events in the present time
Additionally, there are key events that have impacted the present time. In medial Europe, there was the establishment of education correlated churches that have directly impacted the present time in the European countries. The church was directly linked to architecture and art, where it was believed that those who took part in the artwork had the opportunity to promote educational standards within the society (Bollók, 2017). The commissioning is of the buildings was also established through the emphasis on the church activities. Due to such beliefs, in present Europe, a lot of beautiful architectural designs are either religious based on commissioned through the help of the church. The events regarding the incorporation of the church into architectural and artwork, have also shaped most of the religious practices, especially taking part in appropriate designing (Bollók, 2017). Additionally, other than directly taking part in architectural work, it is essential to understand that most buildings in modern Europe are established through the referral to old churches. The events associated with the churches have thus directly impacted the present time.
Additionally, other than the church events, another event that occurred was the development and the focus on the feudal system, which has directly impacted the current governmental operations. It is essential to understand that there was an establishment of an influential feudal system in which the society was appropriately organized into various groups. Notably, the identified groups were also composed of numerous roles that were dependent on their capabilities (Gitlin, 2016). Through the king, the organized groups were easy to monitor as the reports were majorly addressed to one ruler as well as the advisor. In the present time, it is the system of organization that has been put in place by extending the kingship aspects to the presidency as well as the prime minister. Additionally, through feudalism and the organization of the community, it also became necessarily easy to manage the present society as minimal changes were incorporated.
Key Events and the Modern World
There are numerous ways in which the fundamental characteristics of the civilization in medial Europe continue to influence the modern world. It is essential to note that almost all the activities in the contemporary world are linked to activities in medial Europe. One aspect is the incorporation of church and education. In the modern world, education is taken to be one of the significant developments that everyone should have (Bollók, 2017). Additionally, in the contemporary world, it is not easy to find a church leader without education, an activity which began in medial Europe. Further, artwork that was heavily given a priority in medial Europe is still heavily addressed in the modern world (Bollók, 2017). The artwork is one of the most critical activities that are taken to be precious, and God giving talent and plays an essential role in promoting the economy when it comes to the modern world. Therefore, generally, the key events and the activities which occurred in medial Europe continue to impact a lot of activities in the modern world.
Summary
In a nutshell, medieval Europe is based on a civilization in which the Europeans established the cultures and the arts of Rome and Ancient Greece. The civilization is also composed of European artists, writers as well as thinkers who were geared towards ensuring that every activity conducted was within the framework of civilization. It is essential to understand that Medieval Europe is one of the greatest civilizations associated with various issues such as invasions, mass migrations, the decline in the centralized authority, and counter urbanization. Most of the identified activities were essential to Medial Europe since they began on early antiquity, which is one of the bases of civilization. Through the intense migration of individuals, there was also an essential establishment of the strong kingdom that was geared towards establishing a strong and substantial art. Art was given a priority since it was firmly believed that it was a unique gifted granted by God. Additionally, regarding the key events, there was a further separation of both Eastern and the Roman empire to ensure that there are proper leadership and management, which also generally shaped Medial Europe. Through the separation, it was also ensured that there was appropriate growth in feudal power, especially in ensuring that European Unity was established. It is thus appropriate to conclude that the three major aspects substantially shape medial Europe include, feudal system, church activities, and education.
Reference List
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Bollók, Á. (2017). Christians, Christianity and the ‘Northern Barbarians’ in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages.
Despres, D. L. (2016). Fearful Spirits, Reasoned Follies: The Boundaries of Superstition in Late Medieval Europe by Michael D. Bailey. Magic, Ritual, and Witchcraft, 11(2), 269-272.
Gitlin, M. (2016). The Totally Gross History of Medieval Europe. The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc.
Schmit, J. C. (2018). Christian Materiality: An Essay on Religion in Late Medieval Europe. Common Knowledge, 19(1), 134-135.