Egbert
established the "heptarchy";[17] that is, became overlord of all the
lesser kings. Truly for a moment civilization seemed reestablished. The
arts returned to prominence. England could send so noteworthy a scholar
as Alcuin to the aid of the great Emperor. Charlemagne encouraged
learning; Alcuin established schools. Once more men sowed and reaped in
security. The "Roman peace" seemed come again.
[FOR THE NEXT SECTION OF THIS GENERAL SURVEY SEE VOLUME V.]
FOOTNOTES:
[1] See _Visigoths Pillage Rome_, page 1.
[2] See _The English Conquest of Britain_, page 55.
[3] See _Huns Invade the Eastern Roman Empire_, page 28.
[4] See _Attila Invades Western Europe_, page 72.
[5] See _Foundation of Venice_, page 95.
[6] See _Clovis Founds the Kingdom of the Franks_, page 113.
[7] See _Publication of the Justinian Code_, page 138.
[8] See _Augustine's Missionary Work in England_, page 182.
[9] See _The Hegira_, page 198.
[10] See _The Saracen Conquest of Syria_, page 247.
[11] See _Saracens Conquer Egypt_, page 278.
[12] See _Saracens in Spain_, page 301.
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