Catholicism and American Freedom: A History
- ISBN-10
- 0393047601
- ISBN-13
- 9780393047608
- Category
- Christianity and politics
- Pages
- 431
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Author
- John T. McGreevy
Description
Explores the history of the Catholic Church in the political and intellectual development of the United States, discussing its impact on policies regarding slavery, public education, contraception, and the economy.
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