The History of Christianity Consisting of the Life and Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth; the Adventures of Paul and the Apostles; and the Most Interesting Events in the Progress of Christianity, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time.

CHAPTER XX.

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CENTURIES OF WAR AND WOE.

Convulsions of the Sixth Century.――Corruption of the Church.――The Rise of Monasteries.――Rivalry between Rome and Constantinople. ――Mohammed and his Career.――His Personal Appearance.――His System of Religion.――His Death.――Military Expeditions of the Moslems. ――The Threatened Conquest of Europe.――Capture of Alexandria. ――Burning of the Library.――Rise of the Feudal System. ――Charlemagne.――Barbarian Antagonism to Christianity.