This text fills a great void because it gives proper attention to and appreciation for the role of the Catholic Church in American history. Covers 1400 A.D. through 1996 in a fast-paced yet thorough, and always interesting, manner. Because of its scores of amazing insights and penetrating analyses it makes history understandable and come alive. With study questions at the end of each chapter, this book can be used as a traditional textbook or to read for enjoyment and information. 423 pages, 17 maps.

The Workbook contains 50 additional questions for each of the 30 chapters, providing a wealth of exercises to choose from: fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, true-or-false, mini-essay question, and matching exercises. Answers included. 192 pages.