Localism in Early Medieval Europe
Early Medieval Europe was a time filled with violence, depression, and hard times for the average citizen. ... Over time localism started to take some of the local kings and queens influence. Although localism didn’t necessarily mean kingship lost power, it did mean that kings often controlled much less authority than they actually had. ... In the middle of the seventh century, Europe would begin to be influenced by the strongest religion of its time, Islam. ... By breaking down the religion Christianity, it’s easy to agree why Islam became the force in the “awakening of Europe.