The Separation of the Churches and the State in France - William Henry Harrison Stowell - Bog

In this comprehensive study, Wm. Henry Harrison Stowell examines the long and complex history of church-state relations in France, from the Roman Empire to the present day. Focusing on the crucial period of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the French state officially separated from the Catholic Church, Stowell provides a nuanced and detailed analysis of the political, social, and cultural factors that led to this momentous change. With its thorough scholarship and engaging prose, this is an essential work for anyone interested in the history of church-state relations in France and beyond.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.