Early European History

""Early European History"" by Webster and Hutton is a comprehensive textbook that covers the history of Europe from prehistoric times to the end of the Middle Ages. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different period in European history. Part one covers the prehistoric and ancient periods, including the Bronze Age, the Iron Age, and the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. Part two covers the medieval period, including the rise of Christianity, the Byzantine Empire, and the early Middle Ages. Part three covers the high Middle Ages, including the Crusades, the rise of the papacy, and the emergence of the nation-states. Part four covers the late Middle Ages, including the Black Death, the Hundred Years' War, and the Renaissance.The authors provide a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped Europe during each period. They also discuss the major figures and events that influenced European history, such as Julius Caesar, Charlemagne, Joan of Arc, and the Renaissance artists and thinkers. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to students and general readers alike. It is also accompanied by maps, illustrations, and timelines that help to visualize the historical events and movements discussed in the text. Overall, ""Early European History"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the rich and complex history of Europe.The battle of Salamis affords an interesting example of naval tactics in antiquity. The trireme was regarded as a missile to be hurled with sudden violence against the opposing ship, in order to disable or sink it. A sea fight became a series of maneuvers; and victory depended as much on the skill of the rowers and steersmen as on the bravery of the soldiers. The Persians at Salamis had many more ships than the Greeks, but Themistocles rightly believed that in the narrow strait their numbers would be a real disadvantage to them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.