Europe In The Middle Ages


Read by Steven Seitel

(4.6 stars; 27 reviews)

Though sometimes called the "Dark Ages", the period of Middle Ages is far from dull or uninteresting. In this book I. L. Plunket masterfully shows the colorfullness and diversity of the Middle Ages. Heroes like Charlemagne, Richard the Lion Hearted, Joan of Arc and many others come to life in these pages. The rich religious life of the Middle Ages, controversies between different secular and religious authorities and general rising of nations in Europe are disclosed to the reader. - Summary by Kikisaulite (14 hr 18 min)

Chapters

01 Preface, The Greatness of Rome 20:51 Read by Steven Seitel
02 The Decline of Rome 29:05 Read by Steven Seitel
03 The Dawn of Christianity 14:09 Read by Steven Seitel
04 Constantine the Great 23:12 Read by Steven Seitel
05 The Invasions of the Barbarians 40:46 Read by Steven Seitel
06 The Rise of the Franks 26:50 Read by Steven Seitel
07 Mahomet 30:14 Read by Steven Seitel
08 Charlemagne 50:04 Read by Steven Seitel
09 The Invasions of the Northmen 39:24 Read by Steven Seitel
10 Feudalism and Monasticism 30:55 Read by Steven Seitel
11 The Investiture Question 31:13 Read by Steven Seitel
12 The Early Crusades 37:12 Read by Steven Seitel
13 The Making of France 36:15 Read by Steven Seitel
14 Empire and Papacy 48:49 Read by Steven Seitel
15 Learning and Ecclesiastical Organization in the Middle Ages 26:35 Read by Steven Seitel
16 The Faith of the Middle Ages 38:35 Read by Steven Seitel
17 France under Two Strong Kings 31:17 Read by Steven Seitel
18 The Hundred Years' War 52:17 Read by Steven Seitel
19 Spain in the Middle Ages 39:59 Read by Steven Seitel
20 Central and Northern Europe in the Later Middle Ages 48:33 Read by Steven Seitel
21 Italy in the Later Middle Ages 1:11:53 Read by Steven Seitel
22 Part I: The Fall of the Greek Empire. Part II: Voyage and Discovery 46:09 Read by Steven Seitel
23 The Renaissance 44:23 Read by Steven Seitel

Reviews

captivating!


(5 stars)

I really enjoyed listening to this book. The cross references with other parts of the world helped me keep track of world history even though we’re zoomed in to what’s going on in Europe. Narrator did a great job!

compulsive reader


(5 stars)

This is an EXCELLENT book, as a history lover I absolutely enjoyed the book and the narrator contributed 100% to my enjoyment. He narrates more history books, which I certainly will listen to in the future. Thank you!


(4 stars)

bery well read. solid content. very good for those who love history.

good ok overall look


(4 stars)

reading is professional and tight


(5 stars)

Very interesting. Informative book and very enjoyable reading