Through the use of three case studies--Poland, Croatia, and the Slovak Republic--Timothy Byrnes argues that the Catholic Church remains deeply involved in the c

Through the use of three case studies—Poland, Croatia, and the Slovak Republic—Timothy Byrnes argues that the Catholic Church remains deeply involved in the

This volume examines the political engagement of religious associations in the post-socialist countries of Central and Southeastern Europe, with a focus on reve

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Disgraceful collusion. Heroic resistance. Suppression of faith. Perseverance of convictions. The story of Christianity in twentieth-century Eastern Europe is of