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Calvin Hartley
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
Articles by Calvin Hartley
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.
The French Monarchy: From Clovis to the Capetians
Discover the roots of the French monarchy, starting with a Frank named Clovis who won control of large parts of crumbling Roman Gaul.
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.