Preface; 1. The transformation of the Roman towns; 2. The nadir of urban life (sixth–seventh centuries); 3. New urban beginnings and Viking raids (eighth–ninth centuries); 4. The urbanization of the High Middle Ages (tenth–eleventh centuries); 5. Industrialization, commercial expansion and emancipation (eleventh–twelfth centuries); Conclusion; Bibliography.
A concise study of large time frame (fourth–twelfth centuries) charting the growth and development of cities in north-west Europe.
The Rise of Cities in North-West Europe summarizes recent work by historians and others; it evaluates archaeological and toponymic evidence." David Nicholas, History
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