Catholicism and the shaping of 19th century America

By Jon Gjerde

Subjects: HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, Protestant churches, Church history, Relations, Katholizismus, Catholic church, relations, protestant churches, Christianity, Catholic Church, History, Catholic church, united states, history, Influence

Description: "Catholicism and the Shaping of Nineteenth-Century America offers one of the first comparative treatments of Protestant and Catholic history in nineteenth-century America. Gjerde argues that Protestant-Catholic conflicts helped shape the nation, fostering the development of broader ideas about religious diversity in American society"--