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The Chief Periods of European History / Six lectures read in the University of Oxford in Trinity term, 1885

By Edward A. Freeman
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An introductory series of lectures sketches European history around the rise, dominance, and fading of Roman power, dividing the continent into three chief periods: Europe before Rome, Europe centered upon Roman authority, and Europe after Rome’s practical end. It emphasizes broad political and institutional continuities and survivals, including the Papacy and later revolutionary attempts to emulate or overthrow Roman models, offers methodological reflections on historical evidence, compares Teutonic settlements in Gaul and Britain, and includes an appended essay examining the condition of Greek cities under Roman rule.

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Edward A. Freeman

Edward A. Freeman was a prominent English historian and writer known for his extensive works on medieval history and geography. He is particularly recognized for his book "A Short History of the Norman Conquest of England," which provides a detailed analysis of the events surrounding the Norman invasion. Freeman's scholarly contributions also include lectures on the growth of the English constitution and the historical geography of Europe, reflecting his deep engagement with the complexities of European history. His writings often blend historical narrative with geographical insights, making significant contributions to the understanding of England's past and its constitutional development.

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