101 Surprising Facts About Church History

A great follow-up to the InQUIZition book, this book is a must-have for the curious Catholic in your life!

Think you really know Church History? Think Again.

The Catholic Church is the longest-standing and the most universal of all institutions. The contributions made by Catholic men and women over the past 2000 years are most impressive, from a properly functioning calendar to the inventions of many things that we all take for granted today.

"Lovely, magazine-sized book filled with sumptuous art and brief vignettes from Church history. It is not a textbook or a narrative but a series of informative snapshots, so enjoy the book for what it is," says one customer.

 From economic and mercantile developments to scientific and astronomical advances, from the cataloging of zoological and botanical species to the cherishing of beautiful music and fine arts, this book shows you why the Catholic Church stands as the greatest promoter of human culture and knowledge.