The Conversion of Europe: From Paganism to Christianity 371-1386 ADThe story of how Europe was converted to Christianity from 300AD until the barbarian Lithuanians finally capitulated at the astonishingly late date of 1386. It is an epic tale from one of the most gifted historians of today. |
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Who Is It For? | 1 |
The Challenge of the Countryside | 34 |
Beyond the Imperial Frontiers | 66 |
Copyright | |
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