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The '''Middle Ages''' refers to anytime between the fall of the western [[Roman Empire]] and the [[Renaissance]], a rebirth or renewal of the culture, arts and principles of the Ancient Roman Empire throughout Europe but primarily in [[Italy]]. The Middle Ages is often broken up into three distinct phases: | The '''Middle Ages''' refers to anytime between the fall of the western [[Roman Empire]] and the [[Renaissance]], a rebirth or renewal of the culture, arts and principles of the Ancient Roman Empire throughout Europe but primarily in [[Italy]]. The Middle Ages is often broken up into three distinct phases: | ||
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* The [[High Middle Age]] period. (11th-13th century) | * The [[High Middle Age]] period. (11th-13th century) | ||
* The [[Late Middle Age]] period. (13th-15th century) | * The [[Late Middle Age]] period. (13th-15th century) | ||
Revision as of 19:21, 10 November 2007
The Middle Ages refers to anytime between the fall of the western Roman Empire and the Renaissance, a rebirth or renewal of the culture, arts and principles of the Ancient Roman Empire throughout Europe but primarily in Italy. The Middle Ages is often broken up into three distinct phases:
- The Early Middle Age period, or Dark Age. (5th-10th century)
- The High Middle Age period. (11th-13th century)
- The Late Middle Age period. (13th-15th century)