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List of Maps and Figures.- List of Illustrations.- Acknowledgements.- Prologue.- Introduction.- The Fifth Century: Kingdoms Replace the Western Roman Empire.- The Sixth Century: The West Goes Its Own Way.- The Seventh Century: Cultural Watershed.- The Eighth Century: Formation of the Core of Europe.- The Ninth Century: Expanding the Boundaries.- The Tenth Century: Nadir to Take-off.- The Eleventh Century: Transformation of Europe.- Epilogue.- Notes.- Glossary.- Primary Source Translations.- Index.