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The darkening age : the Christian destruction of the classical world

by Catherine Nixey

This history examines the rise of early Christianity and its systematic, often violent destruction of the Classical world, characterised by the suppression of ancient teachings, the demolition of temples, and the persecution of non-believers.

Accession 13124 ISBN 9781509812325 Publisher MacMillan
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