1. Great violence dominated the millennium between the fall of the Roman Empire and the 17th Century. Evaluate the reasons and realities of the most significant violence during this period. What did such violence cost? Were there any justifiable benefits? 2. There have been numerous and excessive claims for political and religious "revolution" during this period. Have these been "real"? Assess the claims of revolution in light of your assessment of the following: First - Fundamental Change? Second - Basic Reorientation? And Third - First Time Appearance?

1. Great violence dominated the millennium between the fall of the Roman Empire and the 17th Century. Evaluate the reasons and realities of the most significant violence during this period. What did such violence cost? Were there any justifiable benefits? 2. There have been numerous and excessive claims for political and religious "revolution" during this period. Have these been "real"? Assess the claims of revolution in light of your assessment of the following: First - Fundamental Change? Second - Basic Reorientation? And Third - First Time Appearance?