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The genesis of the present attempt must be sought in Professor W. P. Ker's fascinating book entitled T be Dark Ages, the first volume in Professor Saintsbury's series of Periods of European Literature. I am not so vain as to imagine that I can illustrate the political side of the period as he has illustrated the literary side; but it was his book that first stimulated in me a sort of thirst to know more about the Dark Ages, and, when once that thirst was created, mere idleness prompted me to try and put on paper, in simple form, such ideas as I had been able to collect.
These ideas are very few. I am continually reminded how little we know, how meagre and untrustworthy are our authorities, how much, to use Mommsen's words, we fall back upon 'the conventionally-received tradition which assumes the name of history a mass of mostly worthless legends, which have usually been put together without discrimination of the true character, either of legend or history.'
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- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1330643305
- ISBN 13 9781330643303
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages437
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the cataclysmic fall of the Roman Empire and the humble birth of the Christian Church from 300 to 1000 CE. Despite Rome's epic rise to glory, the author unveils an empire riddled with financial woes, economic disparity, political instability, and a gradual descent into moral decay. Meanwhile, the Christian faith emerged from the shadows, its tenets contrasting sharply with the decadence that plagued Roman society. It offered a sanctuary of brotherhood, solace, and ethical guidance. The author traces the growth of the Church, from its persecution under Diocletian to its eventual triumph under Constantine. Along the way, the book delves into the Church's evolution of creeds, governance, and priesthood, juxtaposing its internal conflicts with its struggle against paganism. Ultimately, this book underscores how the demise of the Roman Empire made way for a burgeoning era defined by the Christian Church's dominance. It serves as a testament to the enduring power of faith amid the collapse of empires and a reminder of the profound impact religious belief can have on the course of human history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330643303_0
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