A General History of the Christian Church; from the Fall of the Western Empire to the Present Time Volume 4
A General History of the Christian Church; from the Fall of the Western Empire to the Present Time Volume 4

Author: Joseph Priestley

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9781230421643

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1803 edition. Excerpt: ...and tho' in consequence of this, the number under each was P 5 inconsiderable, inconsiderable, yet making their expeditions always in the night, and often disguised, so as to make a frighful appearance, the country was kept in a state of constant alarm, especially after thirty five of them, being surprized in the day time, deseated a party of fifty of the enemy, with the loss of no more than one man. This victory made a great noise. But the first thing that these pious warriors did was to prostrate themselves on the field of battle, to give God thanks for their success. They were sarther encouraged by the arrival of two officers, of conGderable experience in military affairs, who gave them good advice; and when Broglio, hearing of what had taken place, -came with a reinforcement of troops, they not only eluded his pursuit, by their superior knowledge of the country, but disarmed the Catholics in several villages; and when they were attacked by a captain Bimard, he was killed in the engagement, and his troop pursued with great slaughter, while they had only four men wounded. On this occasion also they gave God solemn thanks on the field of battle. On this Bjmard they found one hundred pistoles, which was of great service to them in purchasing clothes and stores. The Sunday following this action, being christmas, they kept with great devotion; and having given notice of it to all the Protestants in the neighbourhood, foourhood, they joined them to the number of five hundred. The governor of Ales being informed of this, sent a body of six hundred men to surprise them; and the person who commanded them was so confident of success, that he took with him an ass loaded with ropes to bind and hang them. But the Camifards being apprized of his..

The Rise of Western Christendom
The Rise of Western Christendom

Author: Peter Brown

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-12-18

Total Pages: 741

ISBN-13: 1118338847

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This tenth anniversary revised edition of the authoritative text on Christianity's first thousand years of history features a new preface, additional color images, and an updated bibliography. The essential general survey of medieval European Christendom, Brown's vivid prose charts the compelling and tumultuous rise of an institution that came to wield enormous religious and secular power. Clear and vivid history of Christianity's rise and its pivotal role in the making of Europe Written by the celebrated Princeton scholar who originated of the field of study known as 'late antiquity' Includes a fully updated bibliography and index

A General History of the Christian Church, from the Fall of the Western Empire to the Present Time Volume 4
A General History of the Christian Church, from the Fall of the Western Empire to the Present Time Volume 4

Author: Joseph Priestley

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2016-05-08

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 9781355962083

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A General History of the Christian Church
A General History of the Christian Church

Author: Joseph Priestley

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2016-05-22

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781358690556

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A General History of the Christian Church
A General History of the Christian Church

Author: Joseph Priestley

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2016-04-26

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 9781354642306

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.