The period from the 11th to the 13th century in Europe is known as the

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The period from the 11th to the 13th century in Europe is known as the

Historians divide the Middle Ages into subperiods, and the 11th through the 13th centuries fall into the High Middle Ages. This phase comes after the Early Middle Ages (earlier centuries) and before the Late Middle Ages (the 14th–15th centuries). The Renaissance starts later, around the 14th century in parts of Europe, so it isn’t the label for this timeframe. Calling it the High Middle Ages signals a period of growth and consolidation: rising towns and trade, the formation of stronger monarchies, the emergence of universities, and ongoing Crusades. So the best term for this span is the High Middle Ages, within the broader Medieval Period.

Historians divide the Middle Ages into subperiods, and the 11th through the 13th centuries fall into the High Middle Ages. This phase comes after the Early Middle Ages (earlier centuries) and before the Late Middle Ages (the 14th–15th centuries). The Renaissance starts later, around the 14th century in parts of Europe, so it isn’t the label for this timeframe. Calling it the High Middle Ages signals a period of growth and consolidation: rising towns and trade, the formation of stronger monarchies, the emergence of universities, and ongoing Crusades. So the best term for this span is the High Middle Ages, within the broader Medieval Period.

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