For God and Liberty: Catholicism and Revolution in the Atlantic World, 1790-1861

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The book explores the Catholic Church's significant role during the Age of Revolution, highlighting its influence on the emergence of democratic political systems in early 19th-century Latin America. It challenges secular interpretations by linking political divisions to internal Church conflicts and examines the religious roots of civil wars in Mexico and Central America, offering a fresh perspective on the period's historical dynamics.