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This first volume of a two volume set traces the trials and triumphs of the Catholic Church during the period before the reformation up to the 19th century. The origins, causes and developments of the various protestant sects that were the fruit of the reformation are studied in depth, as well as the men, schools of thought and movements within and without the Church that influenced this important time period in Church history. (Summary by Maria Therese)

In this second volume of a two volume set, the focus in on the history of the Catholic Church in England, Scotland, and Ireland, during the period from before the reformation up to the 19th century. Starting with the conditions in these countries before the reformation, it then takes a detailed look at the religious changes and persecutions during the reigns on Henry VIII, Edward VI, and onward. (Summary by Maria Therese)

In this captivating first volume of a two-part series, we explore the trials and triumphs of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance through the brink of the 19th century. Delving into the origins and impacts of various Protestant sects that emerged during the Reformation, this narrative examines the influential figures, schools of thought, and movements both within and outside the Church that shaped this pivotal era in history. Join Maria Therese as she guides us through this transformative period in the Churchs legacy.