The Middle Ages was one of the most controversial and most significant eras in history, lasting from the fifth to the 15th century. During this period, dark events took place: barbarian invasions, crusades, Inquisition trials, and the plague.… But at the same time, the formation of European states and European culture took place: new cities arose, the first universities were established, the first printing houses appeared, which made books accessible to the population, theaters, carnivals and masquerades became popular. Some people call this time the darkest, others the darkest, and others claim that these were... the most ordinary times.This book will help the reader expand his understanding of the era of the Middle Ages, recreate a picture of life and the main events of that time.For the middle school age.