The history of the Medieval world from the 4th century to the beginning of the 12th century - from the rise of the Byzantine Empire to the first Crusades. From the birth of Muhammad to the division of the Carolingian empire. Not just dry facts, but also a detailed and vivid story about the foreign and domestic policies of the states of the Middle Ages, about religion and its role in everyday life and the system of government. The result was a stunning mosaic of events, evidence and documents, in in which every element is equally important.