Life During the Dark Ages
- The decline of almost all major cities, e.g. Vienna, Frankfort, Bath, and Lyons
- The decline in the craft areas and the resulting reduction of middle class citizens
- The decline of central government and the emergence of medieval feudal system
- decline of education throughout society. Most nobles could not read; many priests could hardly write their name. The vast majority were illiterate. (est. of 98-99% of the population)