Why the Medieval Period Was Called the Dark Ages

This essay on the Middle Ages explains Western Europe's descent into the Dark Ages following the decline of the Roman Empire. The student describes the rise of the Carolingians and notes that the centers of culture and learning, save for monasteries in the West, continued on in the Byzantine Empire and the caliphates.

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"You are off to a great start, and the energy of your writing and engagement with the topic makes for a compelling read. While I don't disagree with your final point about the centers of culture, I'd like to check in about some of the terms and arguments regarding the medieval period, which takes a specifically "Dark Ages" approach that is not currently universally accepted, in addition to references to feudalism, again, a contested historiographical concept. As these are all critical apparatuses, you can certainly make the argument for their use; incorporating more assertive analysis -- and referring to the literature -- will build up that foundation as best suits your purpose and project.

My other comment is in recommending a firm proofread to tidy up errors and catch occasional syntax and phrasing issues that impact clarity. And, whatever edits you ultimately make, do let the reader know what "the Text" (para. 1) is (title, author) as both a matter of clarity and good practice."

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("Why the Medieval Period Was Called the Dark Ages.")

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