“Pirenne was quite right that the ancient trading economy continued after the first invasions and the establishment of the mixed Romano-barbarian successor kingdoms. Some kind of connectivity by sea endured continuously, even if at very low levels (Horden and Purcell 2000).” — Henri Pirenne Copy Share Image
The Germanic invasions in the West could not and did not in any way alter this state of affairs. — Henri Pirenne Copy Share Image
The Germanic invasions destroyed neither the Mediterranean unity of the ancient world, nor what may be regarded as the truly essential features of the… — Henri Pirenne Copy Share Image
If I were an antiquarian, I would have eyes only for old stuff, but I am a historian. Therefore, I love life. — Henri Pirenne Copy Share Image
“Pirenne was quite right that the ancient trading economy continued after the first invasions and the establishment of the mixed Romano-barbarian successor kingdoms. Some… — Henri Pirenne Copy Share Image
The cause of the break with the tradition of antiquity was the rapid and unexpected advance of Islam. The result of this advance was… — Henri Pirenne Copy Share Image
There happened in the Middle Ages what has happened so often since then. Those who were the beneficiaries of the established order were bent… — Henri Pirenne Copy Share Image
