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Available
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Publication
Rockford, IL : Tan Books and Publishers, Inc., 1991.
Physical description
vii, 161 p.; 21 cm
User reviews
LibraryThing member pmackey
After nearly 100 years, this book is still relevant, particularly the sections on Islam and the Modern world. Christianity is under attack from outside and inside (by notional Christians). How it is to survive is the question Belloc leaves to us. I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars because it is
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Catholic-centric (its intended audience) and the viewpoint is Western, patriarchal, and to a degree, racist. In other words, you can tell the book was written by a white European in the early 20th century. That said, I encourage others to read it because Belloc makes many valid observations that are applicable today. Show Less
Original publication date
1936
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