SECTION THREE

.Herein is described the transition from;
the Ancient to the Modern world :
Chapter XV deals with The Rise of Islam
which vitally affected the history of both
Asia and Europe, In Chapter XVI are
revealed the unsuccessful efforts Towards
Better Order in Europe made by the Holy
Roman Emperors, leading to the historic
rivalry between Church and State. Chapter
XVII shows The Sway of the Cross through
the power of the Popes, the Monastic
Orders, and the Crusades. Medieval Life in
Europe in all iis phases is described in
Chapter XVIII, while Chapter XIX throws
a flood of light on The East in Medieval
Times, particularly China, India, and Greater
India. The great discoveries and intellectual
movements in The Age of Expansion form
the subject matter of Chapter XX, and their
culmination in The Reformation in Europe
is dealt with in Chapter XXI.