Download or read book Catholicism and American Freedom: A History written by John T. McGreevy and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2004-09-17 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the history of the Catholic Church in the political and intellectual development of the United States, discussing its impact on policies regarding slavery, public education, contraception, and the economy. Reprint.