Protestantism and Catholicity compared in their effects on the civilization of Europe
CHAPTER XXXI.
OF GENTLENESS OF MANNERS IN GENERAL.
Wherein gentleness of manners consists--Difference between gentle and effeminate manners--Influence of the Catholic Church in softening manners--Pagan and Christian societies--Slavery--Paternal authority--Public games--Reflections on Spanish bull-fights, 172