Catholics and violence in the nineteenth-century global world. By Eveline G. Bouwers. (Studies in Modern History.) Pp. xvi + 358 incl. 6 figs. New York–London: Routledge, 2024. £130. 978 0 367 650

Key Points

• The study aims to examine the relationship between Catholicism and violence in the context of the global dynamics of the nineteenth century.
• Historical analysis of events involving Catholics and violence
• Exploration of various global case studies
• Interdisciplinary approach combining religious studies and conflict analysis
• Identifies key instances where Catholicism influenced or intersected with violent events
• Illustrates the global implications of these interactions on societal conflicts