Middle Ages Essay

The era that rests between the collapse of the Western Roman Empires and the established beginning of early modern European history is known as the Middle Ages because it appears to sit between two superior periods of human history. Often over looked or generalized when looking at the larger spectrum of written history, this millennia contains two of the most important developments in the history of the Europe and the development of the modern world. The history of Medieval Europe is one of two major themes that seem to be run completely through it from the 5th Century until the late 15th Century; the characteristics that are synonymous with the Medieval Era of Europe, which often surround the church or a castle of some sort, turn out to be …show more content…
Therefore in order to properly study the Middle Ages, late antiquity and the history of the aging Roman Empire needs to be examined. Rome exercised control over the entire Mediterranean region, parts of Northern Europe, and the Middle East at the height of its power. By providing protection from external threats such as foreign invasion and benefits such as roads and aqueducts, Rome aided the citizens to feel not only safe but also gave them added benefits that might not be accessible if they lived outside of the Roman Empire. As the empire began to experience trouble in the form of foreign invasion and an inflating currency the unified feeling that had once existed was, in 293 CE, officially destroyed with the division of Rome into Eastern and Western Empires. It is regarded as one of the greatest civilizations in the history of man, and since the Western Empires collapse in 476 CE, there have been countless attempts to reconcile the power that once existed. All of which, were in the end fruitless. When studied and reflected upon the Roman Empire is often beloved for its achievements. It could be for this reason that the centuries following its collapse are held in such a negative light in western popular