-
Rome had ruled Europe, but now local kings and ruler were vying for power. This marks the beginning of the Middle Ages.
-
Clovis united most of the Frankish tribes that were part of Roman Province of Gaul
-
The Franks defeat the Muslims turning back Islam from Europe
-
Charlemagne united much of Western Europe and is considered the father of both the French and the German Monarchies.
-
a French Duke conquers England in the Battle of Hastings. He became King of England and changed the country forever.
-
Richard the Lion Heart
-
Between England and France for control of the French throne
-
German inventor Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press. This will signal the start of the Renaissance.
-
This signals the end of the Eastern Roman Empire also known as Byzantium.