Description: ÒEurope Ð Greece has the honor of being in the van of European civilization and power, but in the seventh century before Christ a rival sprang up in Italy, which in the course of time attained such vigor that Greece at last was humbled to the condition of a Roman province. From 200 B.C. to 100 A.D. the Roman Empire enjoyed its greatest glory, extending its power until almost all Europe came under its rule. From the unconquered portion to the north, however, poured legions of barbarians, who overran the Roman Empire and laid upon its ruins the foundations of modern Europe. What are known as the dark or middle ages of European history last from the fifth to the fifteenth century, and these are pregnant with historic interest, the extension of the Christian Church, with the accompanying development of rational civilization, being accomplished during those centuries. Many valuable inventions made during this period assisted in the beneficent work, among the most important of which was that of printing. Among the most advanced of European nations during this time were republics of Italy, which led the world in commerce, the arts and civilization. &mdash Wark 1904 This map produced by R.S. Peale & Co., Chicago 1904
Source: Henry Wark, ed. , Wark's Modern Educator (New York, NY: Henry Wark, 1904) 906
Map Credit: Courtesy the private collection of Roy Winkelman |
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