Europe in the central Middle Ages, 962-1154

This book explores the emergence of the distinctive character of medieval Europe during this period. Christopher Brooke examines the reform and revival of the Papacy, the heyday of the medieval Empire, the rise of the Normans, the early Crusades, and explores the role of women in the period. This new edition devotes more attention to central Europe - Bohemia, Hungary and Poland. --From publisher's description.