Download or read book The European World, 400-1450 written by Barbara A. Hanawalt and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2005-05-26 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of the Middle Ages is one of believers and barbarians, popes and peasants. It is the story of competing empires and unforgettable leaders. The Middle Ages laid the groundwork for the growth of early modern Europe. From its bustling cities, distinguished universities, soaring cathedrals, and trade routes, Europe began to reach ut to the rest of the world.