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• History of Christianization of Europe
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• Map of European ethnic groups
• Map of Fascism in Europe (1922-75)
• History of Islamic conquest in Europe
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& Caucasus vs. Russians

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• History of Italy: from Roman rule to Germanic barbarian
• The cost & bloodshed of the Serb-Albanian conflict in Kosovo
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Map of the history of the Christianization of Europe
by James Mayfield (Chairman, European Heritage Library)

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Below is a map the EHL has published charting the main historical dating of each modern country in Europe, showing the major dates at which time each specific European culture converted from native religion to Christianity (Catholicism or Orthodoxy). By comparing this exclusive map to our other maps, one can gain a greater cultural understanding of European heritage, religion, and cultural growth throughout the scope of historical evolution. If you have any questions about why certain countries and peoples practice a certain faith, etc., notify us.

Mapping Information & Extra Notes:

As there is a great deal of information to add and only a small amount of room in some areas, the lines of information may seem confusing. For this reason, lines have been drawn to add clarity where logically necessary. Note that these dating references cite the main and most dramatic conversions of each culture; of course, many citizens of each European culture retained their native religion for hundreds of years. So too, keep in mind that Christian missionaries usually began works into conversion in much of Europe before these dates, but did not convert these cultures en masse before these dates. If firm "Christianization" can be attributed to a primary king, his name is listed next to the date or century of his reign. Otherwise, the main missionary force, culture, or nation driving the conversion (such as Byzantium) is listed. Also note that Armenia and Georgia have been mapped and dated despite the fact that neither is ethnically European; they are included to show the evolution of Christianity in comparison with Asia Minor. Note that the map template was originally obtained from the United Nations, with markers and portions of land removed to fit relevance of this production. If you have any problems understanding the role of certain nations these maps, feel free to reply or post a topic where relevant.

Click the below map for the full-size version! Click on the map to zoom.

If an error has been made, please notify the EHL Staff.

 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

James Mayfield is the owner and Chairman of the European Heritage Library. I am working for a doctorate in history, with a specific emphasis on Islamic and European histories. I am well versed in all world cultures, ethnicities, religions, languages, politics, and historical evolution in relation to and against each other.

 

BIBLIOGRAPHY/SOURCES USED:

The image used as the basis for the map was produced by the United Nations.


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