The barbarian conversion : from paganism to Christianity / Richard Fletcher
1998, 1st edition. New York : H. Holt and Co. Fine paper-covered boards copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #418237
ISBN: 0805027637
Physical description; xiii, 562 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. Notes; Originally published: Conversion of Europe. London : HarperCollins, 1997. Includes bibliographical references (pages 525-550) and index. Contents; Who is it for? -- The challenge of the countryside -- Beyond the imperial frontiers -- The new Constantines -- An abundance of distinguished patrimonies -- The chalice and the horn -- Campaigning sceptres : the Frankish drive to the East -- Rising by steps : Christian consolidation -- Rival monotheisms -- A certain Greek named Methodius -- Scandinavians abroad and at home -- The Eastern marches from Wenceslas to Nyklot -- Mission into church -- The sword our pope : the Baltic and beyond -- Slouching towards Bethlehem -- Further reading. Subjects; 30-1500. Church history Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600. Church history Middle Ages, 600-1500. Church history Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600. Church history Middle Ages, 600-1500. Europe Church history.
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