Europe and the Faith Chapter 9 - (Cont. 1)

The Hilaire Belloc Library · Sep 9, 2026 · 10m

In which the unraveling of European unity is traced to both external barbarian revolts and internal betrayals by wealthy interests who sought to profit from the weakening of established moral order, while the Iberian Peninsula’s resistance limited its involvement in the ensuing religious conflicts. The particular and pivotal rupture of Britain is examined through its unique social and economic conditions, highlighting how the concentration of power among wealthy elites, cosmopolitan influences, and a marked loyalty to monarchy combined to sever it from the Catholic tradition.