"The Early Middle Ages" covers one of the darkest periods in European historyfrom the collapse of the Roman Empire through centuries of chaos, destruction, and barbarian rule. The Germanic Invasions, civilizing power of the church, the rise of feudalism, and life in a medieval castle are among the topics vividly documented in this richly illustrated text. Challenging map exercises and review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. A unit test and answer key are included.