CHAPTER II.

EUROPE DURING THE DARK AGES 12-21

Upon The Ocean.--Desolate Europe.--Longing After Cordova.--Southern Spain Contrasted with the Rest of Europe.--Revolting Uncleanliness..Ascetic Monks Establish the Belief that Cleanliness of Body Leads to Pollution of Soul.--Intellect Fettered Hand and Foot.--Clergy Retarding Progress.--Secular Knowledge Spurned.