American Catholics In The War: National Catholic War Council, 1917-1921 (1921)

By Michael Williams and Michael Williams

Book Overview

American Catholics In The War: National Catholic War Council, 1917-1921 is a historical book written by Michael Williams and published in 1921. The book is a detailed account of the role played by American Catholics during World War I, and the formation and activities of the National Catholic War Council, which was established in 1917. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Catholic Church's involvement in the war effort, including the mobilization of Catholic chaplains, the establishment of Catholic hospitals, and the provision of support to soldiers and their families. Williams also explores the political and social context of the time, including the tensions between Catholics and Protestants, as well as the growing influence of American Catholics in national politics. The book is based on extensive research, including primary sources such as letters, diaries, and official documents, and provides a valuable insight into the role of American Catholics during a critical period in the nation's history. Overall, American Catholics In The War: National Catholic War Council, 1917-1921 is an important historical work that sheds light on the contributions of American Catholics during World War I and their growing influence in American society.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164076655
• ISBN13: 9781164076650
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"