The kingdoms of Christ : the story of the early church / Peter Bamm
London : Thames and Hudson, 1959. First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Spine sun-toned. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #406691
Physical description: 367 pages, 18 unnumbered plates : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits, plans ; 25 cm. Notes: Includes index. Contents: 'But when the fulness of the time was come...' -- 1. How it began -- 2. The silent centuries -- 3. Roma Aeterna -- Golden Byzantium -- 5. On the margin of the antique world -- 6. Between East and West -- 7. Saints and conquerors -- 8. In the heart of Europe. Subjects: Jesus Christ History of doctrines Early church,ca.30-600; Church history Middle Ages, 600-1500; Church history Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600; Art, Early Christian; Church history Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 ; Pictorial works; Art, Early Christian; Church history.
Price: €14.95