Impact of Catholic Church through history: The French Revolution

"The French Revolution toppled the monarchy and led France on a troubled path to democracy..."

'The catalysts, major events, and consequences of one of history's bloodiest revolutions are presented in a thrilling and academically rigorous way in this guide to the French Revolution...'

'Being French effectively meant being Catholic. Yet, by 1794, France's churches and religious orders were closed down and religious worship suppressed. How did it come to this? What did revolutionaries hope to achieve? And why did Napoleon set out to reverse the situation?..'

'This text explores the growing awareness of historical consciousness within the Catholic tradition -- the way beliefs and actions are shaped by time, place, and culture. It examines the work of contemporary Catholic thinkers..'

'The article presents an analysis on the division between the Catholic Church and the ideals of liberalism and modernization in Europe. According the author, one of the consequences of this split, which is rooted from the French Revolution, is the fading of Christianity and the growth of secular states in Europe...'