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Calvin Hartley

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Calvin writes about medieval history with a particular focus on the Church and early medieval source material. He is also interested in the ancient world and its influence on medieval societies.

Education:Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge, 2023MPhil Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and CelticTrinity Hall, University of Cambridge, 2022BA History and PoliticsExpertise:
Early Medieval History
Church History
Ancient Rome
Member since: Nov 30, 2023Location: United KingdomPublished posts: 7

Articles by Calvin Hartley

The House of Bourbon: From Absolutism to the French Revolution
The House of Bourbon: From Absolutism to the French Revolution

Discover the history of the French monarchy from the accession of Henri IV Bourbon in 1589 to the execution of Louis XVI in 1793.

Why Was Cluny Abbey Once the Heart of Western Christendom?
Why Was Cluny Abbey Once the Heart of Western Christendom?

Cluny Abbey was the birthplace of one of the most influential religious reform movements of the Middle Ages.

The Valois Dynasty: Crisis, Triumph, and Downfall
The Valois Dynasty: Crisis, Triumph, and Downfall

Discover the history of the French monarchy between 1314 and 1589, from the accession of the first Valois king to the murder of Henry III.

How Did the Capetian Dynasty Turn France Into a Superpower?
How Did the Capetian Dynasty Turn France Into a Superpower?

Discover the history of the French monarchy from 987 and 1314, a period in which the Capetian Dynasty raised the French Crown to great heights.

Alfred the Great and the Most Important Battle in English History
Alfred the Great and the Most Important Battle in English History

The Battle of Edington (878), fought by Alfred the Great against his Viking adversaries has a strong claim to be the most important battle in England’s history.