In this meticulously researched book, Wolffe examines the anti-Catholic societies which played an important part in the shaping of public opinion, and which exercised significant leverage on politics, notably in 1834-1835 and between 1845 and 1855. He explores the cultural and social dimensions of anti-Catholicism, relating them to the values and impact of evangelicalism at a variety of social levels. This book makes an important contribution to our understanding of Victorian religion, particularly in terms of the interaction between England, Ireland, and Scotland. Wolffe demonstrates that, while the Protestant crusade failed in terms of most of its specific objectives, its impact on the life of the nation was nevertheless far-reaching.
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"An outstanding contribution to the history of the English religious scene in the first half of the Victorian era."--ADRIS Newsletter
"Wolffe's comparative study of the American movement adds a further merit to this fine study"--American Historical Review
"It must be read by those interested in extraparliamentary pressure groups, in the history of the Victorian Conservative Party, and in the political aspects of religion."--Albion
"Dr. Wolffe has written a splendid book, and chapters like "The Anti-Catholic Frame of Mind," "Protestantism and Politics, 1841-1850," and "Protestantism and Victorian Britain" constitute models of judicious and literate historical scholarship."--The Catholic Historical Review
"This book will be of interest to a wide range of scholars as it touches on a host of political, economic, social as well as religious themes. For anyone interested in religion in Victorian Britain, however, this work is invaluable...Wolffe evidences the best of the Oxford tradition of literary excellence and historical craftsmanship in which he has been schooled."--Church History
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