Description: The tumultuous history of Europe during the Early Middle Ages, told through eighty--five specially commissioned maps and an authoritative narrative.
Brief description:
John Haywood studied at the universities of Lancaster, Cambridge, and Copenhagen. He is an expert on the history of early medieval Europe. His authorial credits include Ocean: A History of the Atlantic Before Columbus, The Historical Atlas of the Celtic World, and The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings.
Review Quotes: Intelligent and incisive... What makes this beautifully produced volume so valuable are the 90 colorful and detailed maps that bring so vividly to life the flow of history.-- "Air Mail" (3/26/2026 12:00:00 AM)