Fragments Of Christian History

Fragments of Christian History: To the Foundation of the Holy Roman Empire is a historical book written by Joseph Henry Allen and published in 1880. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Christianity from its earliest days up until the foundation of the Holy Roman Empire. It is divided into four parts, with each part covering a specific period in Christian history.The first part of the book covers the period from the birth of Jesus Christ to the end of the second century. It discusses the early Christian church, the spread of Christianity, and the persecution of Christians by the Roman Empire.The second part of the book covers the period from the third to the fifth century. It discusses the development of Christian doctrine, the rise of the papacy, and the emergence of Christianity as the dominant religion in the Roman Empire.The third part of the book covers the period from the sixth to the ninth century. It discusses the rise of the Byzantine Empire, the spread of Christianity to the east, and the development of monasticism.The fourth and final part of the book covers the period from the ninth to the eleventh century. It discusses the rise of the Holy Roman Empire, the schism between the Eastern and Western churches, and the development of the papacy as a political power.Overall, Fragments of Christian History is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of Christianity up until the foundation of the Holy Roman Empire. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity or the development of Western civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.