Historical Notes On English Catholic Missions (1907)

By Bernard W Kelly

Book Overview

Historical Notes on English Catholic Missions is a book written by Bernard W. Kelly in 1907. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Catholic missions in England from the time of the Reformation to the early 20th century. It provides detailed information on the struggles and successes of Catholic missionaries during a time when Catholicism was illegal in England. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific period of English Catholic history. The first chapter covers the period from the Reformation to the reign of James II, while subsequent chapters cover the 18th and 19th centuries. Throughout the book, Kelly provides detailed accounts of the lives and works of prominent Catholic missionaries, including St. Edmund Campion, St. John Fisher, and St. Thomas More. He also discusses the role of the Catholic Church in English society and the impact of Catholicism on English culture. Overall, Historical Notes on English Catholic Missions is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Catholicism in England. It provides a detailed and insightful look at the challenges and triumphs of Catholic missionaries during a time of great persecution and political upheaval.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: 1164075861
• ISBN13: 9781164075868
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"