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G. G. Coulton

British historian of medieval religion.

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Also known as Mr. G. G. Coulton, Mr. Coulton, G. G. Coulton, Coulton

First appearance: religion and the rise of capitalism

G. G. Coulton shows up with force in I: The Medieval Background. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Quoted to remind that even in the Age of Faith, principles were compatible with sordid practice.
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In I: The Medieval Background: Quoted to remind that even in the Age of Faith, principles were compatible with sordid practice.

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