Brief History of Europe/Preface

thumb|300px|Napoleon entering Berlin, 27th October 1806. The Brandenburg Gate is a symbol of Berlin, Germany, and to some extent Europe. A Brief History of Europe covers European history from the fall of Rome to the present day. It also covers late antiquity, the rise of Islam, and the Middle East to some extent, as these are important to understanding European history. Some ancient history (6,000 BC–650 AD) is summarized. This period of history can roughly be divided into the Middle Ages, and the modern period, and the contemporary period. Author(s) If you would like to contribute, feel free to add your name below: Jules (Mrjulesd) Notes and comments c. = circa or century. Any comments? Please comment here. See also and sources Wikibooks European History A Background of European History A Brief Outline of European History Glossary Dutch Empire Wikipedia Historical periods History of Europe Classical antiquity Middle Ages Early Middle Ages High Middle Ages Late Middle Ages Modern history Early modern period Late modern period Contemporary history Many articles on English Wikipedia are used as sources. Classical antiquity and the rise of Islam TOC mini