A wonderfully-written masterpiece of story-telling, originally designed for younger readers, but which became popular with all ages because of its easy-to-read narrative, this book tells the story of the development of the European nations from the time of the fall of the Roman Empire until just after the Reformation. It is an ideal introduction to the history of the European Middle Ages, and pulls no punches in describing the issues which confronted Europe. It contains the full text and all the original charts, maps, and tables. Cover image: Frederick Barbarossa, German Holy Roman Emperor, Lombardy, North Italy. Back cover image: Crusaders fighting Muslim invaders. | The Story of Europe by H E Marshall, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters