For 2;000 years; Catholicism—the largest religion in the world and in the United States—has shaped global history on a scale unequaled by any other institution. But until now; Catholics interested in their faith have been hard-pressed to find an accessible; affirmative; and exciting history of the Church.Triumph is that history. Inside; you'll discover the spectacular story of the Church from Biblical times and the early days of St. Peter—the first pope—to the twilight years of John Paul II. It is a sweeping drama of Roman legions; great crusades; epic battles; toppled empires; heroic saints; and enduring faith. And; there are stormy controversies: Dark Age skullduggery; the Inquistition; the Renaissance popes; the Reformation; the Church's refusal to accept sexual liberation and contemporary allegations like those made in Hitler's Pope and Papal Sin.A brawling; colorful history full of inspiring pageantry and spirited polemic; Triumph will exhilarate; amuse; and infuriate as it extols the glories of Catholic history and the gripping stories of its greatest men and women.From the Hardcover edition.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. One StarBy Steve DohertyExcerpts from diaries and ships logs.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. You can better appreciate how lucky that ship and crew really wereBy Roger BanksReally interesting to hear different perspectives from the common sailors in different sections; as well as a few of the officers. Some of the hijinks and close calls seem more real. You can better appreciate how lucky that ship and crew really were. The descriptions of that run with the Salt Lake City had me on the edge of my seat. My brother served on a tin can; and I'm SO glad that I didn't.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Edmund MaschekReally like.
