: Detailed histories of the kingdoms of Italy, West Francia (and its northern/southern principalities), and England. Part III: Non-Carolingian Europe

Explores areas beyond the central Frankish lands and the broader Mediterranean world, such as:

: Intellectual life, artistic patronage, and the state of scholarship during this era. Part II: Post-Carolingian Europe

: The formation of Slavic states like Bohemia and Poland, Hungary, and European Russia.

: Rural economy, country life, and the growth of merchants and markets in towns.

This section examines broad historical forces across Europe, featuring chapters on:

Focuses on the territories that emerged from the former Carolingian Empire, including: : The rise of the Ottonian kings and queens.

The volume, which runs approximately , is organized into three major thematic sections: Part I: General Themes