Religion and the Rise of Western Culture

This 1958 paperback edition is in fair condition, showing signs of wear typical for its age. The cover has some edge wear and minor creasing, but the binding remains intact. There is no dust jacket as it is a paperback edition. The pages are clean with no inscriptions or signatures.

"Religion and the Rise of Western Culture" by Christopher Dawson was first published in 1950 by Sheed & Ward. This particular edition, published by Image Books, a division of Doubleday & Company, Inc., in February 1958, represents the first printing of the Image Books edition. The book is a significant exploration of the role of religion in the development of Western culture, based on the Gifford Lectures delivered at the University of Edinburgh in 1948-1949. Christopher Dawson, a renowned scholar in cultural history, examines the interplay between religious and cultural forces throughout history. This paperback edition features a cover designed by Ronald Clyne and typography by Edward Gorey. The book is complete and unabridged, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the historical impact of religion. The condition is consistent with its age, with some wear visible on the cover.