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Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05

A comprehensive and readable account of the world's history, emphasizing the more important events, and presenting these as complete narratives in the master-words of the most eminent historians. This is volume 5 of 22, covering from 843-1161 AD. - Summary Adapted from the Title Page (16 hr 38 min)

Chapters

An Outline Narrative

Feudalism: Its Frankish Birth and English Development, 9th -12th Century, by Wi…

Feudalism: Its Frankish Birth and English Development, 9th -12th Century, by Wi…

Decay of the Frankish Empire Division into Modern France, Germany and Italy, AD…

Decay of the Frankish Empire Division into Modern France, Germany and Italy, AD…

Career of Alfred the Great, AD 871-901, by Thomas Hughes, part 1

Career of Alfred the Great, AD 871-901, by Thomas Hughes, part 2

Career of Alfred the Great, AD 871-901, by John R. Green

Henry the Fowler Founds the Saxon Line of German Kings, Origin of the German Bu…

Conquest of Egypt by the Fatimites, AD 969, by Stanley Lane-Poole

Growth and Decadence of Chivalry (10th-15th Centry) by Leon Gautier, part 1

Growth and Decadence of Chivalry (10th-15th Centry) by Leon Gautier, part 2

Conversion of Vladimir the Great, Introduction of Christianity into Russia, AD …

Leif Erickson Discovers America, AD 1000, by Charles C, Rafn

Leif Erickson Discovers America, AD 1000, a Saga of Eric the Red

Mahometans in India, Bloody Invasion Under Mahmud, AD 1000, by Alexander Dow

Canute Becomes King of England, AD 1017, by David Hume

Henry III Deposes the Pope, AD 1048. by Ferdinand Gregorovius

Henry III Deposes the Pope, AD 1048. by Joseph Darras

Dissension and Separation of the Greek and Roman Churches, AD 1054, by Henry F.…

Dissension and Separation of the Greek and Roman Churches, AD 1054, by Joseph D…

Norman Conquest of England, Battle of Hastings, AD 1066, by Sir Edward S, Creas…

Norman Conquest of England, Battle of Hastings, AD 1066, by Sir Edward S, Creas…

Triumphs of Hildebrand, "The Turning Point of the Middle Ages," Henry IV Begs f…

Triumphs of Hildebrand, "The Turning Point of the Middle Ages," Henry IV Begs f…

Triumphs of Hildebrand, "The Turning Point of the Middle Ages," Henry IV Begs f…

Completion of the Doomsday Book, AD 1086, by Charles Knight

Decline of the Moorish Power in Spain, Growth and Decay of the Almoravide and A…

Decline of the Moorish Power in Spain, Growth and Decay of the Almoravide and A…

The First Crusade, AD 1096-1099, by Sir George W. Cox, part 1

The First Crusade, AD 1096-1099, by Sir George W. Cox, part 2

Foundation of the Order of Knights Templar, AD 1118, by Charles G. Addison

Stephen Usurps the English Crown, His Conflicts with Matilda, Decisive Influenc…

Stephen Usurps the English Crown, His Conflicts with Matilda, Decisive Influenc…

Antipapal Democratic Movement, Arnold of Brescia, St. Bernard and the Second Cr…

Decline of the Byzantine Empire, Ravages of Roger of Sicily, AD 1146, by George…