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From feudalism and peasant economies to the beginning of the Modern World
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Vikings invade UK & Ireland for 200 years. Robbing, plundering and taking slaves; -
Monasteries all over Europe create scriptorium and monks travel to study and spread Christianity. The 300 pg volume of the Bible story is made in Ireland. -
Stone replaces the Wattle and Daub fortifications. They are easier to defend and many last until the present day. The Tower of London is a perfect example which was added to many times but exists since 1066. -
Christian attempt to overthrow Muslim power in trh Holy Land. There were several sanctioned by the Pope and some against non-catholics in Europe itself. -
War between France and England which dragged on leaving no real winner but perhaps a more entrenched sense of nationalism. -
German inventor of moveable type printing press. Books need no longer be hand-made and education and ideas can be brought to a much wider audience.