Catholicism in Britain and France Since 1789 |
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| Author:
| Tallett, Frank |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8264-4136-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 1996 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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| Imprint: | Bloomsbury Continuum |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $135.00 |
Book Description:
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This volume provides an up-to-date analysis of Catholicism in Britain and France, examining various aspects of the faith in the 200 years since the French Revolution. By focusing on two countries whose religious establishement and experience were markedly different, and by adopting a comparative approach, the book is able to offer an unusual perspective on the challenges facing the Catholic church in the modern world and on its impact not only on believers, but also on the two...
More DescriptionThis volume provides an up-to-date analysis of Catholicism in Britain and France, examining various aspects of the faith in the 200 years since the French Revolution. By focusing on two countries whose religious establishement and experience were markedly different, and by adopting a comparative approach, the book is able to offer an unusual perspective on the challenges facing the Catholic church in the modern world and on its impact not only on believers, but also on the two societies as a whole.