This tenth anniversary revised edition first published 2013
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Brown, Peter, 1935–
The rise of Western Christendom : triumph and diversity, A.D. 200–1000 /
Peter Brown. – 10th anniversary rev. ed.
p. cm. – (The making of Europe)
Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-1-118-30126-5 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Church history–Primitive and early church,
ca. 30–600. 2. Church history–Middle Ages, 600–1500. 3. Civilization, Medieval. I. Title.
BR162.3.B76 2013
274–dc23

2012031782

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Cover image: Mosaic of Moses loosening his sandal at God’s command, Mount Sinai. 6th century. San Vitale Basilica, Ravenna San Vitale. Photo © Erich Lessing / akg-images
Cover design by Nicki Averill