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Europe and the Faith Chapter 7
In which the tumultuous centuries following Rome's decline are revealed not as mere darkness, but as a crucible wherein the Normans, St. Gregory VII, and the Crusades rekindled Europe's vigour amidst external threats and inner renewal. The birth of the Norman race, a curious blend of old Roman inheritance and northern vigour, sets the stage for a vibrant springtime of order, conquest, and cultural awakening that would shape the medieval world.
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