This seminal work of medieval history covers the years from the creation of the world to 1259, with a focus on England and France. The author's meticulous scholarship and vivid narrative style bring the past to life and shed light on the political, social, and religious forces that shaped Europe in the Middle Ages. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in history, especially medieval history.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.