migrations of nations

Traces the history of the great empires of the West, from the days of Alexander the Great and Rome to the fall of Europe's colonial system after World War II.

Describes how the migrating Huns, barbarians, Moslems, Vikings, Mongols, and others changed the face of Europe between the 2nd and 9th centuries.

Discusses the development of new European civilizations between 200 and 1200 A.D., including the fall of the Roman Empire, creation of the Holy Roman Empire, rise of Moslem power, and the Vikings.