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Catholicism and the Second French Republic, 1848-1852

Catholicism and the Second French Republic, 1848-1852

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CatholicismFrench HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1025538625
ISBN13: 9781025538624
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 382
Weight: 1.56
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Catholicism and the Second French Republic, 1848-1852 provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the complex interplay between the Catholic Church and the French state during one of the nation's most turbulent political eras. This work examines the brief but significant period of the Second Republic, exploring how religious interests intersected with the revolutionary ideals of 1848 and the subsequent rise of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte. The text delves into the shifting attitudes of the clergy and the faithful as they navigated the transition from the July Monarchy to a republican form of government and eventually toward the Second Empire.

Through detailed scholarly investigation, the book highlights the role of Catholicism in shaping social policy, education reforms-most notably the Falloux Law-and political discourse during these formative years. It illuminates the tensions between liberal and ultramontane factions within the Church and their respective impacts on French national identity. This study remains a vital resource for readers interested in European history, political science, and religious studies, offering profound insights into the foundational conflicts between secular republicanism and religious tradition in 19th-century France.

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