Book · 2012 · History
The Rise of Western Christendom
Triumph and Diversity, A.D. 200-1000
Why people recommend it
The Rise of Western Christendom by Peter Brown is an expansive historical work that traces the development of Christian culture and society across Europe and the Mediterranean from late antiquity through the early medieval era. On the podcast EconTalk, during the episode James Marriott on Reading released on July 21, 2025, guest James Marriott expanded upon his previous historical recommendations. After praising Brown's shorter introductory volume, Marriott introduced this significantly longer study by the same author for readers who develop a deeper fascination with the period. Marriott explained that this comprehensive book covers the same historical timeframe in much greater depth, offering an enriched perspective on the evolution of Western religious and political structures. His mention of the book on EconTalk provided listeners with a clear pathway for further reading, moving from an accessible overview to a rigorous, detailed examination of how Christendom took shape during a crucial and formative era of world history.
Who recommended it
- James Marriott Recommended
James Marriott — 1 mention
“And uh he's got an even he's got an even longer book which is maybe if you if you love the world of late antiquity called the rise of western christryendom which takes the same period again.”