Written by esteemed historian William Bernard Maccabe, this authoritative work traces the history of Catholicism in England, from its earliest roots to its turbulent modern history. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and scholarly research, Maccabe provides a nuanced and comprehensive account of the role of Catholicism in shaping English society and culture. A definitive work of religious and historical scholarship. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.