Thought and Letters in Western Europe: A.D. 500 to 900

First published in 1931, reissuing the second edition of 1957, Thought and Letters in Western Europe explores the education, literary criticism, and history of medieval Europe, shedding light on the period's intellectual and cultural transformations.

The book is divided into three parts. Part One examines the Western Empire in the fourth and fifth centuries. Part Two explores the literature and thought from Boethius through to Bede and Boniface, tracing key intellectual movements and contributions. Part Three focuses on the Carolingian Age, analyzing its profound impact on European culture and learning.

This work will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers of European history and medieval literature.