Publisher's Synopsis
This comprehensive history of the Catholic Church in the United States provides a detailed account of the church's growth and development from colonial times to the late 19th century. The author, John Gilmary Shea, was a prominent historian and scholar of Catholicism, whose research and writings helped to shape the modern understanding of the church's role in American society. This edition includes updates and revisions by leading scholars, and offers a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Catholicism in America.
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