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the roman empire dissolved in 476 a.d. beginning the era now known as the middle or dark ages.
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Charlemagne' s reign as emperor of the empire begins. He goes on to unite much of western Europe becoming known as the father of both the french and German monarchies.
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the wars between the holy roman empire and the Muslims over the rule of the holy land. several more crusades would follow for over 200 more years.
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the mongol empire is founded by Genghis khan. it would go on to become the largest empire of all time by the time of its peak in 1279.
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the hundred years war between England and France began in 1337 for control of the french throne.
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The black death or black plague begins in 1347 which would lead to the deaths of nearly half of the European population.
