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Christopher Dawson (1) (1889–1970)

Author of Religion and the Rise of Western Culture

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Christopher Dawson (1) has been aliased into Christopher Dawson.

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About the Author

Christopher Dawson (1889-1970) is recognized as one of the most important Catholic historians of the twentieth century, authoring numerous books, articles, and scholarly monographs. Dawson was lecturer in the History of Culture, University College, Exeter; Gifford lecturer; and Charles Chauncey show more Stillman Chair of Roman Catholic Studies at Harvard University from 1958 to 1962. show less
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Works by Christopher Dawson

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The Making of Europe (1656) 277 copies
Dynamics of World History (1956) 201 copies
Medieval Essays (1934) 160 copies
The Dividing of Christendom (1613) 125 copies
Mission to Asia (1966) 120 copies
Religion and culture (1898) 111 copies
The Formation of Christendom (1967) 105 copies
Understanding Europe (1952) 55 copies
The Gods of Revolution (1972) 51 copies
Beyond politics (1977) 13 copies
The Kingdom of God and History (1938) — Contributor — 8 copies
Mediaeval Christianity (1955) 2 copies
Tradition and Inheritance (1970) 2 copies

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Legal name
Dawson, Christopher Henry
Birthdate
1889-10-12
Date of death
1970-05-25
Burial location
St Wilfrid's Church, Burnsall, Yorkshire, England, UK
Gender
male
Nationality
UK
Birthplace
Hay Castle, Hay-on-Wye, Wales, UK
Place of death
Budleigh Salterton, Devon, England, UK
Places of residence
Hartlington Hall, Yorkshire, England, UK
Education
Winchester School, Winchester, England, UK
University of Oxford (Trinity College|BA|1911)
Occupations
scholar
Relationships
Mills, Valery (wife)
Organizations
Harvard University
University of Edinburgh
University of Liverpool
University College, Exeter
Awards and honors
Fellow, British Academy (1943)
Short biography
Christopher Dawson was a British independent scholar, who wrote many books on cultural history and Christendom. Dawson has been called "the greatest English-speaking Catholic historian of the twentieth century"

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This book is essential for understanding history and classic historians. With a valuable afterword and including notes and an idex this can be used a a reference as well as a foundational work of wrld history. I recommend it for anyone who is serious about understanding history.
 
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jwhenderson | 3 other reviews | Feb 16, 2023 |
An essential work of European history, this classic study sweeps from the fall of Rome to the dawn of the Renaissance as it shows how Christianity, its leaders, and its institutions changed the face of Western culture
 
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StFrancisofAssisi | 3 other reviews | Sep 6, 2021 |
Traducao medonha, pessima
 
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