Europe after the fall of Rome

By 19shoemakej0921
  • 1 BCE

    Thesis

    Empires rise and fall with the flow of time, none show this more than the Roman Empire. From its Golden age to the barbarian invasions The Roman Empire endured, but when it fell it left Europe in the dark ages and it would be a very long time until it got out
  • 395

    The Empire is split in half

    After the death of Theodosius, the Byzantine Empire was split in half. It had western and eastern kingdoms.
  • Period: 476 to Jan 1, 1200

    Feudalism

    This was the government of Europe after the fall of rome, it proceeded to govern this way until the founding of the Holy Roman Empire
  • Oct 27, 732

    Muslim Invaders from Spain are Defeated

    Mayor Charles Martel defeats Muslim invaders from Spain in the Battle of Tours. As a result, northern Europe remains firmly Christian.
  • Oct 27, 768

    Charlemagne's Rule Begins

    Charlemagne’s rule begins. It will last 48 years.
  • Oct 27, 800

    Viking Attacks

    After the fall of Rome Europe was left open to attacks by Vikings, WIth little defense coastal areas were soon colonized
  • Oct 27, 814

    Charlemagne's Death

    Charlemagne’s death at age 72
  • Oct 27, 1000

    Trade begins to resume and flourish

    Trade in Europe had been dormant except for local trade until the year 1000
  • Oct 27, 1025

    Basil II dies, and the empire falls apart

    When the emperor, Basil II, died, he passed his kingdom along. The next ruled didn't do well, and things began to fall apart.
  • Oct 27, 1081

    The Byzantines participate in the Crusades

    Alexios I became the emperor and he took his people into the Crusades in Jerusalem.
  • Oct 27, 1347

    The Black Death kills off the Byzantine Empire

    The Black death was a plague that swept through Europe and Asia. The weak empire couldn't stand against this last fatal blow.