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Europe and the Faith Chapter 6 - (Cont.)
In which the valiant efforts of Charlemagne and Alfred, among others, secure the survival of Christendom against barbarian invasions, thus setting the stage for a Europe resilient yet beset by continual strife along its frontiers. The epoch is marked by the rise of feudalism as local lords assume hereditary power, alongside a steadfast adherence to traditional morals and religion, with Gaul emerging as the vital heart preserving the essence of Western civilisation.
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