The Making of Late Antiquity

"The Making of Late Antiquity" refers to the transformative period between the late Roman Empire and the early Middle Ages, roughly from the 3rd to the 8th century. During this time, significant changes occurred in religious, cultural, and political landscapes, including the rise of Christianity, shifts in urban life, and the blending of Roman traditions with emerging Germanic and other cultures. This era saw the decline of classical structures and the formation of new societal norms, laying the groundwork for medieval Europe. Key scholars, like Peter Brown, have studied how these transitions shaped the modern Western world.