The Rise of the Mediaeval Church And Its Influence on the Civilization of Western Europe from the First to the Thirteenth Century

"The Rise of the Mediaeval Church" by Alexander Clarence Flick is a historical narrative that explores the significant role of the Christian Church in shaping Western European society between the first and thirteenth centuries. The book steers clear of theological arguments, instead charting the Church’s organizational progression and its extensive effects on society. Flick starts by pointing out that Church history has often been less studied than other types of history. He underlines a growing attention to Church history. He shows how the Church affected societal structures and individual existences in Europe. He argues that studying Church history is vital to understanding the larger story of Western civilization. With this introduction, the author prepares to explore the complex link between the Church and the evolution of Europe during the Mediaeval Period.