Was Middle Ages A DarK Age: Any IDEA

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Was Middle Ages in Europe A Dark Age!, European History/Renaissance

In India, most the books on Modern World, European history and World History declare that it was a Dark Age. On the other hand, the Political Thought as taught in India refers to the Political thinkers from eleventh and twlefth century. Similarly, in literature also, it is projected in the similar manner but that declare the Divine Comedy as a finnest work of intellectual world. This debate can help them to review your views and develop the right perception about your learnings.