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Book SynopsisPresents the history of Catholic political thinking from the French Revolution to the present day. This title investigates the church's response to liberal democracy, a political system for which the church was utterly unprepared.
Trade Review"[I]mpressive."
---Sylvana Tomaselli, Tablet"
Catholicism and Democracy inaugurates a much-needed effort to recount the history of Catholic political ideas in the democratic age. Sadly, this fine book is also Perreau-Saussine's final work, as the professor passed away at the age of thirty-seven in 2010. It is to be hoped that its posthumous publication will inspire others to pick up the important thread that he has so brightly illuminated."
---Jeffrey A. Smith, First Things"
Catholicism and Democracy treats an important subject with originality and erudition, remaining indispensable reading for anyone interested in the relationship between Christianity and modern political thought."
---Carolina Armenteros, Catholic Historical Review"Perreau-Saussine's work is provocative, brilliantly argued, and largely convincing. . . . [T]he present work should go a long way toward shifting our understanding of the historical dialogue between Catholicism and democracy in modern France."
---Paul Cohen, American Historical Review"This book is well written, has a provocative character, and is recommended for all with an interest in the developments regarding the relationship between the Church and State, the history of the Catholic Church and the way Christians adapt spiritually to change and political challenges."
---Erna Oliver, Studia Historiae"Perreau-Saussine makes a powerful and innovative case and is careful, fair, and even-handed in his interpretations."
---Daniel Philpott, The Thomist
