2017 Reprint of 1938 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software.  Belloc was among the more famous and influential Catholic historians of the 19^th century.  He emphasized the central role of the Catholic faith in forming Western Civilization—from the time of Christ up to his own time. 

Contents Include:  Introduction on heresy--Scheme of this book--The Arian heresy--The great and enduring heresy of Mohammed--The Albigensian attack--What was the reformation?--The modern phase