Download or read book Augustine: de Civitate Dei the City of God Books XI and XII written by Augustine and published by . This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter Walsh's acclaimed edition of The City of God is the only one in English with a text and translation as well as a detailed commentary of this influential work. In Books XI-XII, Augustine turns from attack to defence, initiating his apology for the Christian faith. Latin text with facing translation, introduction and commentary.