The Dark Ages Collection

J. B. Bury, Edward Creasy, Henry Bradley, Edward Gibbon, David Hume, Charles Oman

• Publisher: Ancient Chapters
• Year: 2026
• eBook ISBN:
  9791070130421
• Subtopic: Military & Maritime History

A fascinating collection of historical works that explores one of the most influential and misunderstood periods in human history. The Dark Ages Collection brings together a remarkable selection of writings that illuminate the centuries following the fall of the Roman Empire. Through chronicles, historical accounts, legends, and scholarly works, readers are transported into a world of powerful kingdoms, legendary rulers, cultural transformation, and the foundations of medieval Europe. From the rise of new nations and the spread of religions to epic battles, political struggles, and the preservation of knowledge, this collection offers valuable insight into a period that shaped the course of Western civilization. Rich in historical detail and intellectual significance, the anthology reveals the complexity, resilience, and achievements of societies often overlooked in traditional narratives. Perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and readers interested in medieval culture, the collection provides a captivating journey through centuries of change, conflict, and innovation. Written by Various Authors, this comprehensive anthology remains an essential resource for understanding the origins of the medieval world. Discover the stories, events, and civilizations that emerged from the shadows of history—download your copy today.

Table of contents

• HISTORY OF THE LATER ROMAN EMPIRE, by J.B. Bury
• THE STORY OF THE GOTHS, by Henry Bradley
• THE DARK AGES, by Charles Oman
• VISIGOTHS PILLAGE ROME, by Edward Gibbon
• HUNS INVADE THE EASTERN ROMAN EMPIRE; ATTILA DICTATES A TREATY OF PEACE, by Edward Gibbon
• THE ENGLISH CONQUEST OF BRITAIN, by John Green & Charles Knight
• ATTILA INVADES WESTERN EUROPE; BATTLE OF CHÂLONS, by Edward Creasy & Edward Gibbon
• FOUNDATION OF VENICE, by Thomas Hodgkin & John Ruskin
• CLOVIS FOUNDS THE KINGDOM OF THE FRANKS: IT BECOMES CHRISTIAN, by Francois Guizot
• PUBLICATION OF THE JUSTINIAN CODE, by Edward Gibbon
• AUGUSTINE'S MISSIONARY WORK IN ENGLAND, by Venerable Bede & John Green
• THE HEGIRA; CAREER OF MAHOMET: THE KORAN: AND MAHOMETAN CREED, by Washington Irving & Simon Ockley
• THE SARACEN CONQUEST OF SYRIA, by Simon Ockley
• SARACENS CONQUER EGYPT; DESTRUCTION OF THE LIBRARY AT ALEXANDRIA, by Washington Irving
• EVOLUTION OF THE DOGESHIP IN VENICE, by William Hazlitt
• SARACENS IN SPAIN: BATTLE OF THE GUADALETE, by Ahmed ibn Mahomet Al-Makkari
• BATTLE OF TOURS, by Edward Creasy
• FOUNDING OF THE CARLOVINGIAN DYNASTY; PÉPIN THE SHORT USURPS THE FRANKISH CROWN, by Francois Guizot
• CAREER OF CHARLEMAGNE, by Francois Guizot
• EGBERT BECOMES KING OF THE ANGLO-SAXON HEPTARCHY, by David Hume