1000 years in Europe.In Europe, a period called the Middle Ages by historians covers 1000 years that have elapsed between the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 years and the discovery of America by Columbus in 1492 year. Society, the average ages were fairly primitive and weak central authority. Securing the safety of people linking to suprasegmental faith. XIII century, the mighty castles and cathedrals, was a century of prosperity, but it was followed by severe crises and disasters. In the Middle Ages arose in the kingdom of Europe, from which emerged the modern state. WV century barbaric tribes settled in an area which was once the Roman empire. Barbarians were organized in blanch and strains. Their kings were Woodman strain, selected by the warriors. There existed in fact, the rules of succession. After the death of the kings sons have been spreading the kingdom, and fought to enlarge their territories. In resolving the matter at issue, and judging that time often used the principle of compensation, thus affecting the limitation of personal reprisal. Kings barbarically modeled on the Roman Cesar Zach. Gradually absorbed the Christianity. King of the Franks-Chloride-accepted baptism in 496 years.