{"product_id":"pilgrimage-a-history-of-western-civilization-vol-1-paperback","title":"Pilgrimage: A History of Western Civilization Vol 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRicha Allington and Joseph J. Reidy Phd\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA History of Western Civilization\u003c\/i\u003e contains such a breadth of knowledge that high school students will hardly need any other resource. From the origins of history until the year 1300, the units within this first volume of the Pilgrimage Series focus on the achievements of the ancient Fertile Crescent, Greece, Rome, and the Early Church, and on the fusion of these legacies in medieval Christendom. With great care, the authors have provided a historical narrative that is designed to convey a range of topics in a way that prepares students to engage with secular perspectives while deepening their Catholic Faith. \u003cbr\u003e Some topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A Catholic approach to history \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The wisdom and folly of Greece \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The death and rebirth of Rome \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The first great schism \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The ambition of Justinian \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Charlemagne's City of God \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The High Middle Ages \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Thanks to the diligent work of Richard Allington, PhD and Joseph Reidy, PhD, students will be well-equipped to understand all these topics and more. This textbook is designed for high school students, but the knowledge within these pages is beneficial to the life-long learner of any age. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoseph J. Reidy received his PhD in Medieval History from Saint Louis University in 2015. His research concentrates on the early Byzantine Empire, with a particular focus on first ecumenical councils and the development of the genre of ecclesiastical history. He has taught at various private and public universities and colleges throughout the United States. He currently lives in St. Charles, Missouri with his wife and children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Richard Allington was born and raised in the UK and received his PhD in medieval history from Saint Louis University in 2018. He has taught at Christendom College, Eastern New Mexico University, and Liberty University and currently serves as vice-principal at St John Paul II Preparatory School in St. Charles. He lives in St. Louis Missouri with his wife and two children.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.14 x 8.94 x 6.86 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47645949755613,"sku":"9781505126488","price":59.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/W4Fxg4z0xf9781505126488.webp?v=1773858465","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/pilgrimage-a-history-of-western-civilization-vol-1-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}