Holland, Tom
Dominion: The Making of the Western Mind
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349141206
- author:
- Holland, Tom
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 4.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Dominion: The Making of the Western Mind by Tom Holland The story of how we came to be what we are is a complex one, spanning centuries and continents. Tom Holland's Dominion explores the emergence of Christianity as the most enduring and influential legacy of the ancient world, and its profound impact on Western history. From the Persian invasion of Greece in 480 BC to the ongoing migration crisis in Europe today, Holland examines the ways in which Christianity's revolutionary teachings saturated the mind-set of Latin Christendom. As Christianity spread, it came into contact with a wide range of cultures and ideas, leading to a profound transformation of Western thought. This book aims to make the reader appreciate the novelty and uncanny nature of Christian teachings when they first appeared in the world, and to make us, and all that we take for granted, appear similarly strange in consequence. By exploring the intersection of Christianity and other cultures, Dominion offers a fresh perspective on the Western mind. With its unique blend of history, learning, and humour, this book is a thought-provoking exploration of how we came to be who we are today.
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