A companion to Mr. Wells's "Outline of history"

This compact companion follows the sweeping narrative of a best‑selling early‑twentieth‑century history that presented humanity’s story through a secular lens. Its author, a Catholic scholar writing in the late 1920s, sets out to flag the popular misconceptions that have slipped into public consciousness and to replace them with evidence grounded in Church tradition. The introduction frames the project as a safeguard for readers whose faith might be shaken by the original’s bold, anti‑Catholic arguments.

The work proceeds chapter by chapter, confronting topics from the creation myth and the fall of man to the rise of major world religions, always measuring the claims against Scripture and the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church. It blends concise historical overview with pointed commentary, offering a clear counter‑narrative to the original’s thesis that modern civilization can thrive without transcendental belief. Readers will find a respectful yet firm defense of the doctrines that shaped Western culture, presented in an engaging style that invites reflection without demanding prior expertise.