The Separation Of The Churches And The State In France (1917) - William Henry Harrison Stowell - Bog

""The Separation of the Churches and the State in France"" is a historical book written by William Henry Harrison Stowell in 1917. The book provides a comprehensive account of the process of separating the French state from the influence of the Catholic Church. It covers the events leading up to the enactment of the law separating the Church and the State in 1905, including the Dreyfus Affair and the rise of anti-clericalism in France. The book also examines the political and social consequences of the separation, including the impact on religious education, the role of the Church in public life, and the relationship between the French government and the Vatican. The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including official government documents, newspapers, and personal accounts, to provide a detailed and objective analysis of this important moment in French history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of France, the relationship between church and state, and the development of modern secularism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.