Find a good material on Middle Ages and related debate which has been based on the recent trends in the study of the European History and Modern World History on the following link.
Was Middle Ages in Europe A Dark Age!, European History/Renaissance
The bifurcation of the syllabus is such that you can not leave any portion uncovered now. Therefore, start looking to the World History. A general student of Postgraduate History in India is trained mostly in regional or national histories. World history or Modern History is new trend. Therefore, if you go for selective portion even then you should try to develop understanding of Modern World History. The Middle Ages is the good starting point. You will also find comprehensive material at one place on the following link.
It has special importance for the students who have opted for the Modern World and World History. In India, most the available books refers to Middle Ages as Dark ages. However, in examinations there are many questions which refers to intellectual achievements before the Renaissance period. It confuses some candidates and on the other hand also force you to misunderstand the questions which are being asked.
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