A provocative and eye-opening look at the relationship between Ireland and the Catholic Church. Maguire's book reveals the ways in which the Vatican has sought to exert influence over Irish politics and society, from the Norman conquest to the modern era. A must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of religion and politics.

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