- Classical heritage of Rome
- Beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church
- Customs of various Germanic tribes
5th Century Germanic Invaders
Overrun the western half of the Roman Empire
Causing:
- Disruption of trade
- Downfall of cities
- Population shifts to rural areas
Effects of Invasion
Decline of learning
- tribes had oral tradition and songs - couldn't read Greek or Latin
- Romance languages evolve (French, Spanish, Portuguese)
- Few besides priests were literate
Gregory's spiritual kingdom (Christendom) extends from Italy to England, from Spain to Germany.
Clovis descendants include Charles, Martel, known as Charles the Hammer.
Hammer defeats a Muslim raiding party from Spain at the Battle of Tours in 732.
Quote of the Day: "I myself am made of flaws stitched together with good intentions."
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