In his work, the French historian, Professor P. Boissonade analyzes the causes of the emergence and formation over ten centuries (V-XV centuries) of the phenomenon of European civilization, which arose on the ashes of the Roman Empire, revived and defended the main values ​ ​ and cultural institutions of enlightened humanity. The author gives a vivid and impressive picture of early medieval Europe, where, under the influence of the Church, attitudes towards work and the state are changing.