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B. The Romans and Early Christianity
Readings
Hadrian's Wall
marks the furthest extent of the Roman domination of Britain
Diocletian's edicts against the Christians
Constantine's edict of toleration
Portrait of St. Augustine
Detailed
biography
of Augustine
Medieval illuminated manuscript of Augustine's
City of God
Map of the Roman Empire
Map - Rome and Carthage
C. The Holy Roman Empire and Early Feudalism
Readings
History of Byzantium
Life of King Alfred
D. Later Feudalism and Church-State Conflict
Readings
Bayeux Tapestry depicting William's conquest of England
William the Conqueror
- biography
Henry II
- biography, including conflict with Becket
Canterbury Cathedral
Biography of Aquinas
Picture of Aquinas
E. Protestant Reformation
Readings
Henry VIII
- portrait
Thomas More
- biography from the Catholic Encyclopedia
Trial of Thomas More
Defense of the Seven Sacraments
Letter to Anne Boleyn
Humorous
history
of the period. Also has a good picture of
Canterbury Cathedral
and links to a walking tour of Canterbury.