In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the 5th to the late 15th centuries, comparable with the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and transitioned into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery.
Middle Ages, the period in European history from the collapse of Roman civilization in the 5th century ce to the period of the Renaissance (variously interpreted as beginning in the 13th, 14th, or 15th century, depending on the region of Europe and other factors). A brief treatment of the Middle Ages follows.
The Medieval period also known as the Middle Ages is divided into the Early, High, and Late Medieval times. During early medieval times, England was in disarray and many villages and towns were simply deserted after the collapse of the Roman empire.
History of Europe - Medieval, Feudalism, Crusades: The period of European history extending from about 500 to 1400–1500 ce is traditionally known as the Middle Ages.
The late Middle Ages or late medieval period was the period of European history lasting from 1300 to 1500 AD. The late Middle Ages followed the High Middle Ages and preceded the onset of the early modern period (and in much of Europe, the Renaissance). [1] Around 1350, centuries of prosperity and growth in Europe came to a halt.