Charlemagne

Discuss the impact of/during his rule, successes and failures of his reign and the aftermath of his rule, including what happened to his vast empire.

ASSIGNMENT In the first centuries since the coming of “the Barbarians” out of central Europe, it appeared that the previous understanding of stability and “nation-state” had been eradicated. Yet, by the 600-700 period, a few strong, former, tribes had gained control of old Gaul, the Iberian peninsula and the island of Albion. Still, no one […]

What can we learn from the texts about the society that produced them? What can we learn from them about Western Civilization?

Read the two sources below and analyze them and write answering the following: Who is the author? Is the author a man/woman, rich/poor, powerful/not powerful, foreign observer/member of the society, young/old, first-hand observer/secondary writer, some with something to gain/someone with something to lose? These are just categories to think about that might tell us something […]

How has your personal understanding and appreciation of history changed or been widened during this semester? And how will you use the new knowledge and skills you’ve gained?

Western civilization 750CE to 1500CE Final Portfolio Assignment, Fall 2021 Double-space your work with one-inch margins on all sides. 12 point, Times New Roman font. Start each section on a DIFFERENT page with an appropriate heading-Section I, II, or III. Final Portfolio Part I (20%) 1.25-1.5 pages. History is one discipline that can be studied […]

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