Europe and the Faith Chapter 4 - (Concluded)

The Hilaire Belloc Library · Sep 1, 2026 · 11m

In which the triumph of the Catholic Church as the unifying force across Europe during the collapse of Roman administration is examined, highlighting the struggle against the lingering influence of Arianism and the rise of new barbaric powers aligned with orthodoxy. Western Europe is shown evolving into a patchwork of semi-independent territories unified by the Church’s Latin tongue, with an intriguing exception on the eastern coast of Britain, setting the stage for further inquiry.