Protestantism and Catholicity compared in their effects on the civilization of Europe

CHAPTER XXXI.

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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