After the dramatic fragmentation of the Roman Empire and the tumultuous events of the Early Middle Ages (c. 400-1000), Europe stabilized in many ways during the High Middle Ages (c. 1000-1300). Population rose, agriculture and warfare improved due to new technology and methods, and the Crusades and long-distance trade connected Europe with the East in a way not seen since the fall of Rome. Many events of the Late Middle Ages (c. 1300-1500), however, brought additional change