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This series is the only comprehensive narration of Western history written from the orthodox Catholic perspective still in print. How would a historical narrative read if the author began with these first principles: Truth exists; the Incarnation happened? This series is essential reading for those who consider the West worth defending.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #375795 in Books
• Published on: 2004-11-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 618 pages

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• ISBN13: 9780931888243
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

Excellent introduction to this period of history
Warren H. Carroll's second volume of his "History of Christendom" is an excellent general treatment of the period from Constantine to the crusades. Although it based on secondary sources, it is very accurate and detailed for an introductory work. It is nice to see a historian defend Christ's Church and the infallibility of the Roman Pontiffs. Although in one or two places the author makes some theological misstatements, the average lay Catholic will be pleased to find a history of this period that does not repeat the old canards against the Church. I also highly recommend it to non-Catholics who wish to hear the "other side" of the story.

"History as St Peter Would Write it"
What will be found in Carroll's second volume of his "History of Christendom" is a brilliant and industrious work with Christ's Church as the center and the Popes as the cementing glue of a new era in civilization. The scope of this work contains an elaborate sketch of ecclesiastical and political history from Constantine the Great to the end of the First Crusade. The battles against heresy, the Muslims, and other barbarians are tinged with stories of the great saints, monks, and war heroes who fought for the good of Christian Europe. This series is one of the most reputable in its field, and is certainly one of the most unique and valuable for its Christ-centered perspective.

Beautiful well researched history of Christian Civilization
Warren Carroll has a knack for taking history and making it into a fascinating gripping story. His thesis is that God acts through individual people making free will choices. At key points in time this effects the course of civilization for hundreds or thousands of years. These choices are what history is not huge impersonal "forces". He backs this up with very impressive sources and logical deduction. If you want a well written story of how God has acted to bring about His plans and how humans have helped or hindered, you should read all of these books. Protestants and others who have never studied the early years of Christianity will find their beliefs challenged.