About the Middle Ages

About the Middle Ages

THE MESSIAH - FROM THE DUKE OF BERRY'S BOOK OF HOURS

The Middle Ages, also known as the Dark Ages, Medieval Times and the Age of Faith, lasted from 400AD to 1400AD. During this period, Rome considered itself the centre of the known universe with the Pope as the supreme ruler. [MH] {NR}
A Gothic cathedral Notre-Dame in Paris, perhaps, or Chartres, or Salisbury, would represent the Middle Ages, in such a review of climactic achievements. The centre of gravity of European civilization had shifted to what had been the northern boundaries of the Roman world. [RA] {HI}