Publisher's Synopsis
""Catholicism and the Second French Republic 1848-1852"" is a historical book written by Ross William Collins that explores the relationship between the Catholic Church and the Second French Republic during the mid-19th century. The book focuses on the political and social changes that occurred during this period and how they affected the Catholic Church's position in French society.Collins examines the tensions between the Church and the Republic, which were rooted in the Church's opposition to the liberal and democratic principles of the Republic. The book discusses the Church's attempts to maintain its influence in French society and its response to the Republic's policies regarding religious freedom, education, and the role of the Church in the state.The book also explores the impact of the 1848 Revolution on the Catholic Church in France, including the rise of new religious movements and the changing attitudes of French Catholics towards the Church. Collins provides a detailed analysis of the political and cultural context of the period, drawing on a wide range of primary sources to provide a nuanced and comprehensive account of this complex relationship.Overall, ""Catholicism and the Second French Republic 1848-1852"" is an important contribution to the history of Catholicism in France and provides valuable insights into the social and political changes that shaped French society during this period.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.
