The penguin history of christianity vol. 1 and 2

the history of Christianity is inseparable from the history of western culture and of western society. For almost a score of centuries Christian beliefs, principles, and ideals have coloured the thoughts and feelings of western man. The tradition and practices that have grown out of the Christian experience have left an indelible impression not only on developments of purely religious interest, but on virtually the total endeavour of man. this has been manifest in art and literature, science and law, politics and economics, and as well, in love and war.