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The Early Middle Ages (475-1000) is guide Number 3 of the 16 SparkNotes Guides for studying European History
. It describes events in Eastern Empire after Rome’s collapse and developments in the West including the reign of Charlemagne as well as tracing the rise in influence of Islam and Christianity prior to 1000. This study guide is preceded by our guide for The Later Roman Empire (150 CE-475 CE) and followed by our The High Middle Ages (900-1200) guide.