This 130-page book, by Michael J. McHugh and John Southworth, provides students with a solid overview of Old World history and culture. This book opens with the collapse of the Roman Empire and the rise of Christianity in Europe. It then covers the Dark Ages, the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the early period of exploration. Readers discover why so many of the religious beliefs and cultural values of Medieval Europe were eventually transplanted in the Americas. Includes chapter questions, vocabulary drills, and numerous helpful maps.