The Great War brought the reality of modern conflict into the lives of a whole society. This book collects some specifically Catholic experiences and responses.

Two prominent former Anglicans explain why they became Catholic.

A renowned historian considers three instances where the Church comes into conflict with forces opposed to her, and explains what is at stake.

An ex-Communist lays bare the grim reality of Communism, its unscrupulous methods, and its wholehearted opposition to Christianity.

In the last half of the twentieth century, mass immigration brought Islam, amongst other things, to Britain for the first time. These are some contemporary religious responses.

An army chaplain offers practical advice to Catholic soldiers; Catholic mothers are encouraged to set the difficulties of the Home Front in a wider context.