"Dark Pages of English History" is a compelling and engaging account of the penal laws against Catholics in England from the reign of Henry VIII to that of George IV. Drawing on primary sources and extensive research, J. R. Willington provides a detailed and insightful look at one of the darkest chapters in English history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in religious history and the complex relationship between church and state.

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