The Thirteenth: Greatest of Centuries is a history book by James Joseph Walsh. It depicts all the crucial evolutions, advancements, breakthroughs, problems and institutions of the thirteenth century, dealt here at length and in depth by the author...First published in 1913, it remains an indispensable look at a great century with almost everything that comes to mind having been included: early universities, the church's impact, the strides made in public schooling, technical and economic developments, significant thinkers and writers!