Translation: In. G. Sapozhnikov . - M. : Centrifuge, 2006. - 330 s . , il. — ISBN 5-9524-1524-5 . In his book A. Asimov talks about a complex and controversial era called the Dark Ages. The author tells not only about Europe, but also about the events that took place in these times in the East, North Africa and Asia. On how the Christian teaching was fighting against paganism and heresies, on the fierce confrontation of church and secular authorities, dynastic wars, the Carolingian Empire and the formation of many European states The Germans vs. the Romans . The first meeting . The Germans are coming back.... The Romans are Resurrected . Christianity . Gunny . Kingdom Ready . Daring Alaric . Kingdom of Toulouse . The Huns again. Language and Law[edit] The Great Goths . The Darkness is Coming. Clovis. Catholic conqueror . King of the Arians . Emperor of the Soldier . Italy in Ruins . Merovingians. Justinian in the zenith of glory. The Last Arians . Beginning of the Middle Ages. Grandchildren of Clovis . The Great Enmity . Majordoms. Spain to join forces. The Empire is Falling[edit] Sunset Merovingian . The Last Goths . Carl Martell . From Majordoms to Kings. The Crisis in Rome . Pippin's Award . The Papal States . First of the Carolingians . Charlemagne . The Last of the Lombards . Baptism by the Sword . Not only the Germans. The Emperor . Ray of Light . Heirs of Charlemagne . The Legend of Charlemagne . Son of Charlemagne . Grandsons of Charlemagne . Moors and Vikings . Kingdom of Lothar . Sunset Carolingians . The Last Grandchildren of Charlemagne . Unification and Shame . Emperors of Italy . The Last Emperors[edit] The Last Vikings . The Last Francs . The Darkness Retreats . Plough. Knights . Books. Chronological Table. Dynastic Tables.