Publisher's Synopsis
""A Short History of the Catholic Church in England"" is a book written by the Catholic Truth Society in 1897. It provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Catholic Church in England, from its earliest origins to the present day. The book covers key events and figures, such as the arrival of St. Augustine in 597, the reign of Henry VIII and the subsequent dissolution of the monasteries, the Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829, and the establishment of the Catholic hierarchy in England in 1850. The book also discusses the struggles and triumphs of the Catholic community throughout history, including the persecution of Catholics during the reign of Elizabeth I and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church in England and its role in shaping the country's religious and cultural landscape.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
