This history textbook offers a comprehensive survey of the Middle Ages in Europe, with a focus on political, social, and cultural developments. Written by two scholars in the mid-19th century, Edmond Ansart and George Washington Greene, it was intended for use in colleges and schools. The book is notable for its attention to primary sources and its critical engagement with contemporary historiography. Teachers and students of medieval history will find this book to be a valuable resource. 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.