The Truce of God - A Tale of the Eleventh Century

The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Truce of God, by George Henry MilesThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: The Truce of God A Tale of the Eleventh CenturyAuthor: George Henry MilesRelease Date: March 8, 2005 [EBook #15289]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE TRUCE OF GOD ***Produced by Geoff Horton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.THE TRUCE OF GODA Tale of the Eleventh CenturyByGeorge Henry MilesWith an Introduction ByJohn C. Reville, S.J., Ph.D.New YorkJoseph F. Wagner, Inc.London: B. HerderCONTENTSCHAP. I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.INTRODUCTION"The Truce of God" by our American novelist and dramatist, George Henry Miles, is not only a romantic and interestingstory, it recalls one of the most striking achievements of the Middle Ages.After the tide of barbarian invasion, Goths and Vandals, Heruli, Burgundians and Franks had swept away the edifice ofRoman civilization, had it not been for the regenerating influence of Christianity, another empire as cruel would have risenon the ruins of Rome. No other power would then have ruled but the sword. The sword was king, and received theworship of thousands. Now and then a ruler appeared like Theodoric, Charlemagne, the Lombard Luitprand, who ...