The Story of Europe: From the Fall of the Roman Empire to the Reformation

by H E Marshall

Overview

A wonderfully-written masterpiece of story-telling, originally designed for younger readers, but which became popular with all ages because of its easy-to-read narrative, this book tells the story of the development of the European nations from the time of the fall of the Roman Empire until just after the Reformation. It is an ideal introduction to the history of the European Middle Ages, and pulls no punches in describing the issues which confronted Europe. It contains the full text and all the original charts, maps, and tables. Cover image: Frederick Barbarossa, German Holy Roman Emperor, Lombardy, North Italy. Back cover image: Crusaders fighting Muslim invaders.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781492829645
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	09/26/2013
Pages:	202
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.43(d)

About the Author

A widely read author of history books for children a century ago, Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall is now enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Her most famous work, Our Island Story, A History of England for Boys and Girls, was first published in 1905, followed quickly by Scotland's Story in 1906 and Our Empire Story in 1908. She also authored A History of France, A History of Germany, This Country of Ours, and English Literature for Boys and Girls. In addition, she penned The Story of Napoleon and The Story of Cromwell for the "Children's Heroes" series and contributed several volumes to the highly acclaimed "Told to the Children" series.