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- A SOURCE BOOK OF MEDIÆVAL HISTORY DOCUMENTS ILLUSTRATIVE OF EUROPEAN LIFE AND INSTITUTIONS FROM THE GERMAN INVASIONS TO THE RENAISSANCE
- PREFACE
- INTRODUCTION
- THE NATURE AND USE OF HISTORICAL SOURCES
- THE NATURE AND USE OF HISTORICAL SOURCES
- CONTENTS
- A SOURCE BOOK OF MEDIÆVAL HISTORY
- CHAPTER I. THE EARLY GERMANS
- 1. A Sketch by Cæsar
- 2. A Description by Tacitus
- 1. A Sketch by Cæsar
- 2. A Description by Tacitus
- CHAPTER II. THE VISIGOTHIC INVASION
- 3. The Visigoths Cross the Danube (376)
- 4. The Battle of Adrianople (378)
- 3. The Visigoths Cross the Danube (376)
- 4. The Battle of Adrianople (378)
- CHAPTER III. THE HUNS
- 5. Descriptions by a Graeco-Roman Poet and a Roman Historian
- 5. Descriptions by a Graeco-Roman Poet and a Roman Historian
- CHAPTER IV. THE EARLY FRANKS
- 6. The Deeds of Clovis as Related by Gregory of Tours
- 7. The Law of the Salian Franks
- 6. The Deeds of Clovis as Related by Gregory of Tours
- 7. The Law of the Salian Franks
- CHAPTER V. THE ANGLES AND SAXONS IN BRITAIN
- 8. The Saxon Invasion (cir. 449)
- 9. The Mission of Augustine (597)
- 8. The Saxon Invasion (cir. 449)
- 9. The Mission of Augustine (597)
- CHAPTER VI. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
- 10. Pope Leo's Sermon on the Petrine Supremacy
- 11. The Rule of St. Benedict
- 12. Gregory the Great on the Life of the Pastor
- 10. Pope Leo's Sermon on the Petrine Supremacy
- 11. The Rule of St. Benedict
- 12. Gregory the Great on the Life of the Pastor
- CHAPTER VII. THE RISE OF MOHAMMEDANISM
- 13. Selections from the Koran
- 13. Selections from the Koran
- CHAPTER VIII. THE BEGINNINGS OF THE CAROLINGIAN DYNASTY OF FRANKISH KINGS
- 14. Pepin the Short Takes the Title of King (751)
- 14. Pepin the Short Takes the Title of King (751)
- CHAPTER IX. THE AGE OF CHARLEMAGNE
- 15. Charlemagne the Man
- 16. The War with the Saxons (772-803)
- 17. The Capitulary Concerning the Saxon Territory (cir. 780)
- 18. The Capitulary Concerning the Royal Domains (cir. 800)
- 19. An Inventory of One of Charlemagne's Estates
- 20. Charlemagne Crowned Emperor (800)
- 21. The General Capitulary for the Missi (802)
- 22. A Letter of Charlemagne to Abbot Fulrad
- 23. The Carolingian Revival of Learning
- 15. Charlemagne the Man
- 16. The War with the Saxons (772-803)
- 17. The Capitulary Concerning the Saxon Territory (cir. 780)
- 18. The Capitulary Concerning the Royal Domains (cir. 800)
- 19. An Inventory of One of Charlemagne's Estates
- 20. Charlemagne Crowned Emperor (800)
- 21. The General Capitulary for the Missi (802)
- 22. A Letter of Charlemagne to Abbot Fulrad
- 23. The Carolingian Revival of Learning
- CHAPTER X. THE ERA OF THE LATER CAROLINGIANS
- 24. The Oaths of Strassburg (842)
- 25. The Treaty of Verdun (843)
- 26. A Chronicle of the Frankish Kingdom in the Ninth Century
- 27. The Northmen in the Country of the Franks.
- 28. Later Carolingian Efforts to Preserve Order
- 29. The Election of Hugh Capet (987).
- 24. The Oaths of Strassburg (842)
- 25. The Treaty of Verdun (843)
- 26. A Chronicle of the Frankish Kingdom in the Ninth Century
- 27. The Northmen in the Country of the Franks.
- 28. Later Carolingian Efforts to Preserve Order
- 29. The Election of Hugh Capet (987).
- CHAPTER XI. ALFRED THE GREAT IN WAR AND IN PEACE
- 30. The Danes in England
- 31. Alfred's Interest in Education
- 32. Alfred's Laws
- 30. The Danes in England
- 31. Alfred's Interest in Education
- 32. Alfred's Laws
- CHAPTER XII. THE ORDEAL
- 33. Tests by Hot Water, Cold Water, and Fire
- 33. Tests by Hot Water, Cold Water, and Fire
- CHAPTER XIII. THE FEUDAL SYSTEM
- 34. Older Institutions Involving Elements of Feudalism
- 35. The Granting of Fiefs
- 36. The Ceremonies of Homage and Fealty
- 37. The Mutual Obligations of Lords and Vassals
- 38. Some of the More Important Rights of the Lord
- 39. The Peace and the Truce of God
- 34. Older Institutions Involving Elements of Feudalism
- 35. The Granting of Fiefs
- 36. The Ceremonies of Homage and Fealty
- 37. The Mutual Obligations of Lords and Vassals
- 38. Some of the More Important Rights of the Lord
- 39. The Peace and the Truce of God
- CHAPTER XIV. THE NORMAN CONQUEST
- 40. The Battle of Hastings: the English and the Normans
- 41. William the Conqueror as Man and as King
- 40. The Battle of Hastings: the English and the Normans
- 41. William the Conqueror as Man and as King
- CHAPTER XV. THE MONASTIC REFORMATION OF THE TENTH, ELEVENTH, AND TWELFTH CENTURIES
- 42. The Foundation Charter of the Monastery of Cluny (910)
- 43. The Early Career of St. Bernard and the Founding of Clairvaux
- 44. A Description of Clairvaux
- 42. The Foundation Charter of the Monastery of Cluny (910)
- 43. The Early Career of St. Bernard and the Founding of Clairvaux
- 44. A Description of Clairvaux
- CHAPTER XVI. THE CONFLICT OVER INVESTITURE
- 45. Gregory VII.'s Conception of the Papal Authority
- 46. Letter of Gregory VII. to Henry IV. (December, 1075)
- 47. Henry IV.'s Reply to Gregory's Letter (January, 1076)
- 48. Henry IV. Deposed by Pope Gregory (1076)
- 49. The Penance of Henry IV. at Canossa (1077)
- 50. The Concordat of Worms (1122)
- 45. Gregory VII.'s Conception of the Papal Authority
- 46. Letter of Gregory VII. to Henry IV. (December, 1075)
- 47. Henry IV.'s Reply to Gregory's Letter (January, 1076)
- 48. Henry IV. Deposed by Pope Gregory (1076)
- 49. The Penance of Henry IV. at Canossa (1077)
- 50. The Concordat of Worms (1122)
- CHAPTER XVII. THE CRUSADES
- 51. Speech of Pope Urban II. at the Council of Clermont (1095)
- 52. The Starting of the Crusaders (1096)
- 53. A Letter from a Crusader to his Wife
- 51. Speech of Pope Urban II. at the Council of Clermont (1095)
- 52. The Starting of the Crusaders (1096)
- 53. A Letter from a Crusader to his Wife
- CHAPTER XVIII. THE GREAT CHARTER
- 54. The Winning of the Charter
- 55. Extracts from the Charter
- 54. The Winning of the Charter
- 55. Extracts from the Charter
- CHAPTER XIX. THE REIGN OF SAINT LOUIS
- 56. The Character and Deeds of the King as Described by Joinville
- 56. The Character and Deeds of the King as Described by Joinville
- CHAPTER XX. MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION AND ACTIVITY
- 57. Some Twelfth Century Town Charters
- 58. The Colonization of Eastern Germany
- 59. The League of Rhenish Cities (1254)
- 57. Some Twelfth Century Town Charters
- 58. The Colonization of Eastern Germany
- 59. The League of Rhenish Cities (1254)
- CHAPTER XXI. UNIVERSITIES AND STUDENT LIFE
- 60. Privileges Granted to Students and Masters
- 61. The Foundation of the University of Heidelberg (1386)
- 62. Mediæval Students' Songs
- 60. Privileges Granted to Students and Masters
- 61. The Foundation of the University of Heidelberg (1386)
- 62. Mediæval Students' Songs
- CHAPTER XXII. THE FRIARS
- 63. The Life of St. Francis
- 64. The Rule of St. Francis
- 65. The Will of St. Francis
- 63. The Life of St. Francis
- 64. The Rule of St. Francis
- 65. The Will of St. Francis
- CHAPTER XXIII. THE PAPACY AND THE TEMPORAL POWERS IN THE LATER MIDDLE AGES
- 66. The Interdict Laid on France by Innocent III. (1200)
- 67. The Bull "Unam Sanctam" of Boniface VIII. (1302)
- 68. The Great Schism and the Councils of Pisa and Constance
- 69. The Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges (1438)
- 66. The Interdict Laid on France by Innocent III. (1200)
- 67. The Bull "Unam Sanctam" of Boniface VIII. (1302)
- 68. The Great Schism and the Councils of Pisa and Constance
- 69. The Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges (1438)
- CHAPTER XXIV. THE EMPIRE IN THE TWELFTH, THIRTEENTH, AND FOURTEENTH CENTURIES
- 70. The Peace of Constance (1183)
- 71. Current Rumors Concerning the Life and Character of Frederick II.
- 72. The Golden Bull of Charles IV. (1356)
- 70. The Peace of Constance (1183)
- 71. Current Rumors Concerning the Life and Character of Frederick II.
- 72. The Golden Bull of Charles IV. (1356)
- CHAPTER XXV. THE HUNDRED YEARS' WAR
- 73. An Occasion of War between the Kings of England and France
- 74. Edward III. Assumes the Arms and Title of the King of France
- 75. The Naval Battle of Sluys (1340)
- 76. The Battle of Crécy (1346)
- 77. The Sack of Limoges (1370)
- 78. The Treaties of Bretigny (1360) and Troyes (1420)
- 73. An Occasion of War between the Kings of England and France
- 74. Edward III. Assumes the Arms and Title of the King of France
- 75. The Naval Battle of Sluys (1340)
- 76. The Battle of Crécy (1346)
- 77. The Sack of Limoges (1370)
- 78. The Treaties of Bretigny (1360) and Troyes (1420)
- CHAPTER XXVI. THE BEGINNINGS OF THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE
- 79. Dante's Defense of Italian as a Literary Language
- 80. Dante's Conception of the Imperial Power
- 81. Petrarch's Love of the Classics
- 82. Petrarch's Letter to Posterity
- 79. Dante's Defense of Italian as a Literary Language
- 80. Dante's Conception of the Imperial Power
- 81. Petrarch's Love of the Classics
- 82. Petrarch's Letter to Posterity
- CHAPTER XXVII. FORESHADOWINGS OF THE REFORMATION
- 83. The Reply of Wyclif to the Summons of Pope Urban VI. (1384)
- 83. The Reply of Wyclif to the Summons of Pope Urban VI. (1384)
- CHAPTER I. THE EARLY GERMANS
- CHAPTER I. THE EARLY GERMANS
- 1. A Sketch by Cæsar
- 2. A Description by Tacitus
- 1. A Sketch by Cæsar
- 2. A Description by Tacitus
- CHAPTER II. THE VISIGOTHIC INVASION
- 3. The Visigoths Cross the Danube (376)
- 4. The Battle of Adrianople (378)
- 3. The Visigoths Cross the Danube (376)
- 4. The Battle of Adrianople (378)
- CHAPTER III. THE HUNS
- 5. Descriptions by a Graeco-Roman Poet and a Roman Historian
- 5. Descriptions by a Graeco-Roman Poet and a Roman Historian
- CHAPTER IV. THE EARLY FRANKS
- 6. The Deeds of Clovis as Related by Gregory of Tours
- 7. The Law of the Salian Franks
- 6. The Deeds of Clovis as Related by Gregory of Tours
- 7. The Law of the Salian Franks
- CHAPTER V. THE ANGLES AND SAXONS IN BRITAIN
- 8. The Saxon Invasion (cir. 449)
- 9. The Mission of Augustine (597)
- 8. The Saxon Invasion (cir. 449)
- 9. The Mission of Augustine (597)
- CHAPTER VI. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
- 10. Pope Leo's Sermon on the Petrine Supremacy
- 11. The Rule of St. Benedict
- 12. Gregory the Great on the Life of the Pastor
- 10. Pope Leo's Sermon on the Petrine Supremacy
- 11. The Rule of St. Benedict
- 12. Gregory the Great on the Life of the Pastor
- CHAPTER VII. THE RISE OF MOHAMMEDANISM
- 13. Selections from the Koran
- 13. Selections from the Koran
- CHAPTER VIII. THE BEGINNINGS OF THE CAROLINGIAN DYNASTY OF FRANKISH KINGS
- 14. Pepin the Short Takes the Title of King (751)
- 14. Pepin the Short Takes the Title of King (751)
- CHAPTER IX. THE AGE OF CHARLEMAGNE
- 15. Charlemagne the Man
- 16. The War with the Saxons (772-803)
- 17. The Capitulary Concerning the Saxon Territory (cir. 780)
- 18. The Capitulary Concerning the Royal Domains (cir. 800)
- 19. An Inventory of One of Charlemagne's Estates
- 20. Charlemagne Crowned Emperor (800)
- 21. The General Capitulary for the Missi (802)
- 22. A Letter of Charlemagne to Abbot Fulrad
- 23. The Carolingian Revival of Learning
- 15. Charlemagne the Man
- 16. The War with the Saxons (772-803)
- 17. The Capitulary Concerning the Saxon Territory (cir. 780)
- 18. The Capitulary Concerning the Royal Domains (cir. 800)
- 19. An Inventory of One of Charlemagne's Estates
- 20. Charlemagne Crowned Emperor (800)
- 21. The General Capitulary for the Missi (802)
- 22. A Letter of Charlemagne to Abbot Fulrad
- 23. The Carolingian Revival of Learning
- CHAPTER X. THE ERA OF THE LATER CAROLINGIANS
- 24. The Oaths of Strassburg (842)
- 25. The Treaty of Verdun (843)
- 26. A Chronicle of the Frankish Kingdom in the Ninth Century
- 27. The Northmen in the Country of the Franks.
- 28. Later Carolingian Efforts to Preserve Order
- 29. The Election of Hugh Capet (987).
- 24. The Oaths of Strassburg (842)
- 25. The Treaty of Verdun (843)
- 26. A Chronicle of the Frankish Kingdom in the Ninth Century
- 27. The Northmen in the Country of the Franks.
- 28. Later Carolingian Efforts to Preserve Order
- 29. The Election of Hugh Capet (987).
- CHAPTER XI. ALFRED THE GREAT IN WAR AND IN PEACE
- 30. The Danes in England
- 31. Alfred's Interest in Education
- 32. Alfred's Laws
- 30. The Danes in England
- 31. Alfred's Interest in Education
- 32. Alfred's Laws
- CHAPTER XII. THE ORDEAL
- 33. Tests by Hot Water, Cold Water, and Fire
- 33. Tests by Hot Water, Cold Water, and Fire
- CHAPTER XIII. THE FEUDAL SYSTEM
- 34. Older Institutions Involving Elements of Feudalism
- 35. The Granting of Fiefs
- 36. The Ceremonies of Homage and Fealty
- 37. The Mutual Obligations of Lords and Vassals
- 38. Some of the More Important Rights of the Lord
- 39. The Peace and the Truce of God
- 34. Older Institutions Involving Elements of Feudalism
- 35. The Granting of Fiefs
- 36. The Ceremonies of Homage and Fealty
- 37. The Mutual Obligations of Lords and Vassals
- 38. Some of the More Important Rights of the Lord
- 39. The Peace and the Truce of God
- CHAPTER XIV. THE NORMAN CONQUEST
- 40. The Battle of Hastings: the English and the Normans
- 41. William the Conqueror as Man and as King
- 40. The Battle of Hastings: the English and the Normans
- 41. William the Conqueror as Man and as King
- CHAPTER XV. THE MONASTIC REFORMATION OF THE TENTH, ELEVENTH, AND TWELFTH CENTURIES
- 42. The Foundation Charter of the Monastery of Cluny (910)
- 43. The Early Career of St. Bernard and the Founding of Clairvaux
- 44. A Description of Clairvaux
- 42. The Foundation Charter of the Monastery of Cluny (910)
- 43. The Early Career of St. Bernard and the Founding of Clairvaux
- 44. A Description of Clairvaux
- CHAPTER XVI. THE CONFLICT OVER INVESTITURE
- 45. Gregory VII.'s Conception of the Papal Authority
- 46. Letter of Gregory VII. to Henry IV. (December, 1075)
- 47. Henry IV.'s Reply to Gregory's Letter (January, 1076)
- 48. Henry IV. Deposed by Pope Gregory (1076)
- 49. The Penance of Henry IV. at Canossa (1077)
- 50. The Concordat of Worms (1122)
- 45. Gregory VII.'s Conception of the Papal Authority
- 46. Letter of Gregory VII. to Henry IV. (December, 1075)
- 47. Henry IV.'s Reply to Gregory's Letter (January, 1076)
- 48. Henry IV. Deposed by Pope Gregory (1076)
- 49. The Penance of Henry IV. at Canossa (1077)
- 50. The Concordat of Worms (1122)
- CHAPTER XVII. THE CRUSADES
- 51. Speech of Pope Urban II. at the Council of Clermont (1095)
- 52. The Starting of the Crusaders (1096)
- 53. A Letter from a Crusader to his Wife
- 51. Speech of Pope Urban II. at the Council of Clermont (1095)
- 52. The Starting of the Crusaders (1096)
- 53. A Letter from a Crusader to his Wife
- CHAPTER XVIII. THE GREAT CHARTER
- 54. The Winning of the Charter
- 55. Extracts from the Charter
- 54. The Winning of the Charter
- 55. Extracts from the Charter
- CHAPTER XIX. THE REIGN OF SAINT LOUIS
- 56. The Character and Deeds of the King as Described by Joinville
- 56. The Character and Deeds of the King as Described by Joinville
- CHAPTER XX. MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION AND ACTIVITY
- 57. Some Twelfth Century Town Charters
- 58. The Colonization of Eastern Germany
- 59. The League of Rhenish Cities (1254)
- 57. Some Twelfth Century Town Charters
- 58. The Colonization of Eastern Germany
- 59. The League of Rhenish Cities (1254)
- CHAPTER XXI. UNIVERSITIES AND STUDENT LIFE
- 60. Privileges Granted to Students and Masters
- 61. The Foundation of the University of Heidelberg (1386)
- 62. Mediæval Students' Songs
- 60. Privileges Granted to Students and Masters
- 61. The Foundation of the University of Heidelberg (1386)
- 62. Mediæval Students' Songs
- CHAPTER XXII. THE FRIARS
- 63. The Life of St. Francis
- 64. The Rule of St. Francis
- 65. The Will of St. Francis
- 63. The Life of St. Francis
- 64. The Rule of St. Francis
- 65. The Will of St. Francis
- CHAPTER XXIII. THE PAPACY AND THE TEMPORAL POWERS IN THE LATER MIDDLE AGES
- 66. The Interdict Laid on France by Innocent III. (1200)
- 67. The Bull "Unam Sanctam" of Boniface VIII. (1302)
- 68. The Great Schism and the Councils of Pisa and Constance
- 69. The Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges (1438)
- 66. The Interdict Laid on France by Innocent III. (1200)
- 67. The Bull "Unam Sanctam" of Boniface VIII. (1302)
- 68. The Great Schism and the Councils of Pisa and Constance
- 69. The Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges (1438)
- CHAPTER XXIV. THE EMPIRE IN THE TWELFTH, THIRTEENTH, AND FOURTEENTH CENTURIES
- 70. The Peace of Constance (1183)
- 71. Current Rumors Concerning the Life and Character of Frederick II.
- 72. The Golden Bull of Charles IV. (1356)
- 70. The Peace of Constance (1183)
- 71. Current Rumors Concerning the Life and Character of Frederick II.
- 72. The Golden Bull of Charles IV. (1356)
- CHAPTER XXV. THE HUNDRED YEARS' WAR
- 73. An Occasion of War between the Kings of England and France
- 74. Edward III. Assumes the Arms and Title of the King of France
- 75. The Naval Battle of Sluys (1340)
- 76. The Battle of Crécy (1346)
- 77. The Sack of Limoges (1370)
- 78. The Treaties of Bretigny (1360) and Troyes (1420)
- 73. An Occasion of War between the Kings of England and France
- 74. Edward III. Assumes the Arms and Title of the King of France
- 75. The Naval Battle of Sluys (1340)
- 76. The Battle of Crécy (1346)
- 77. The Sack of Limoges (1370)
- 78. The Treaties of Bretigny (1360) and Troyes (1420)
- CHAPTER XXVI. THE BEGINNINGS OF THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE
- 79. Dante's Defense of Italian as a Literary Language
- 80. Dante's Conception of the Imperial Power
- 81. Petrarch's Love of the Classics
- 82. Petrarch's Letter to Posterity
- 79. Dante's Defense of Italian as a Literary Language
- 80. Dante's Conception of the Imperial Power
- 81. Petrarch's Love of the Classics
- 82. Petrarch's Letter to Posterity
- CHAPTER XXVII. FORESHADOWINGS OF THE REFORMATION
- 83. The Reply of Wyclif to the Summons of Pope Urban VI. (1384)
- 83. The Reply of Wyclif to the Summons of Pope Urban VI. (1384)
- INDEX
- FOOTNOTES:
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