The Church and the Barbarians: Being an Outline of the History of the Church from A.D. 461 to A.D. 1003

The Church and the Barbarians, written by William Holden Hutton and first published in 1906, outlines the history of the Church from A.D. 461 to A.D. 1003. It examines the Church's efforts to unify and convert various barbarian cultures during a transformative period in Europe, following the decline of the Roman Empire. Hutton discusses the challenges faced by the Church in maintaining unity amidst the rise of new pagan nations and the remnants of imperial authority, highlighting its missionary efforts and political complexities.