Lathbury's seminal work examines the history and impact of Catholicism in England, from the Reformation to the passing of the Catholic Emancipation Act in 1829. Drawing upon a wealth of primary sources, Lathbury offers a detailed account of the struggles between Catholics and Protestants, and the role played by Jesuit missionaries in these conflicts.

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