Project Gutenberg 2012-04-15 Public domain in the USA. 721 Lecky, William Edward Hartpole 1838 1903 Lecky, W. E. H. (William Edward Hartpole) History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2) "History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2)" by William Edward Hartpole Lecky is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the evolution of moral values in Europe from the time of Emperor Augustus through to Charlemagne, focusing on the significant role that Christianity played in modifying and shaping these morals compared to pagan philosophies. Lecky delves into the influence of religious institutions and doctrines on societal behaviors and beliefs, alongside comparisons with ancient philosophical ethics. The opening portion of Lecky's work sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of the moral ideal introduced by Christianity in the Roman Empire, particularly under the influence of Constantine. It discusses common misconceptions relating to the moral teachings of Christianity and Paganism, asserting that whereas Pagan ethics were conceptual and often disconnected from the masses, Christian morals were ingrained in the religious experience itself, promoting a transformative moral culture. Lecky examines how Christianity aimed to integrate ethics with spirituality, instilling a sense of sin and virtue, contributing to societal reforms, and reshaping attitudes towards human life, charity, and practices such as infanticide and gladiatorial games. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Ethics Europe -- Moral conditions BJ Text Category: History - European Category: History - Religious Category: Philosophy & Ethics 1738436 2025-08-16T06:28:43.741853 text/html 1869987 2012-04-25T17:07:08 text/html 547383 2025-08-16T06:29:07.620772 application/epub+zip 574045 2025-08-16T06:28:49.704860 application/epub+zip 2690960 2012-04-25T17:09:03 application/pdf 523588 2025-08-16T06:28:47.095882 application/epub+zip 1120562 2025-08-16T06:29:20.395748 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 975413 2025-08-16T06:29:05.869810 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 80609 2022-09-18T06:43:42.040074 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 957121 2025-08-16T06:28:40.769426 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 958029 2020-06-17T09:20:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 963436 2012-04-25T17:09:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 963732 2012-04-25T17:09:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 26118 2025-08-16T06:29:20.579680 application/rdf+xml 1045384 2012-04-25T17:09:05 application/prs.tei 26509 2025-08-16T06:28:47.786847 image/jpeg 4853 2025-08-16T06:28:47.446841 image/jpeg 353178 2020-06-17T09:20:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 353009 2012-04-25T17:09:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 434831 2012-04-25T17:07:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 802866 2012-04-25T17:09:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 364919 2012-04-25T17:09:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 352435 2012-04-25T17:09:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 526263 2025-08-16T06:28:43.831883 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia