Hilaire Belloc Books & Bio

The incisive analysis presented in The Great Heresies will transform the way you view religious orthodoxy. Written by renowned Catholic apologist and historian Hilaire Belloc, this new edition of a classic work examines the five most disparaging heresies that have shaped Christianity throughout history. Belloc dives deep into Arianism, Mohammedanism (Islam), Albigensianism, Protestantism, Modernism and expounds on how each of the contrasting viewpoints began, how they infiltrated various popu...

In his treatise on European economic history, Hilaire Belloc explores the many failings of the Capitalist system. He explains that Capitalism emerged from the English Reformation, reached its present form during England's Industrial Revolution, and from there was exported to the rest of the world. “It was in England that the Industrial System arose. It was in England that all its traditions and habits were formed; and because the England in which it arose was already a Capitalist England, mod...

Europe and the Faith by Hilaire Belloc is an eye-opening look at the often-overlooked story of Europe and its heritage. This captivating book offers a detailed exploration of how Christianity has shaped Europe throughout history, making it one of the most influential regions in terms of belief and culture. Belloc masterfully builds his case, relying on solid evidence from religion, politics, economics, geography, and other disciplines. Through carefully documented arguments and well-settled f...

One of the most fascinating books ever written by the great Catholic historian Belloc, he presents in bold colors the 23 principal characters of the Protestant Reformation, focusing primarily on those figures concerned with the events in England, analyzing their strengths, mistakes, motives and deeds which changed the course of history. Among the characters he examines are Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I, St. Thomas More, Mary Tudor, Thomas Cromwell, William Cecil, Mary Stuart, Cardinal ...

The Crusades: The World's Debate is a historical masterpiece written by Hilaire Belloc in 1937. It reveals an insightful view of the motivations and intentions that lay at the heart of one of history's most passionate, complex, and important conflicts. This book provides a unique perspective on the crusade's ultimate failure, exploring personal and strategic failings of the First Crusade's leaders, as well as its aftermath for centuries to follow.Belloc also offers a prophetic warning about t...

The Path to Rome, written by renowned British author Hilaire Belloc, is considered one of his greatest works. The book tells the story of Belloc's pilgrimage he undertook on foot to Rome as a vow to himself, and as a way to see all Europe whose foundations are rooted in Christian faith. This classic book has earned much praise for its insight and meticulous detail, earning it the title of "classic" amongst fellow critics. The life of Belloc was greatly inspired by his journey and The Path To ...

Essays of a Catholic is the ultimate book for anyone looking to gain greater insight into the meaning and power of Catholicism today. Written by acclaimed historian Hilaire Belloc, this collection of thoughtful essays offers an unparalleled look at how faith and culture interact. A masterful combination of knowledge, logic and deep-seated faith gives the work an incredible richness that will captivate readers from all walks of life. From his dissection of ‘The New Paganism’ and analysis of ‘U...

Monarchy or Plutocracy? This is the rousing question Hilaire Belloc placed before his readers in this masterly 1938 work. Belloc, grown old, saw the revolutionary dreams of his youth were naive. The great liberal insurrections, which supposedly led to Democracy, had yielded instead to secretive control by shadowy Capitalistic elites. As provocative as this thesis was in 1938, many today harbour similar suspicions of entities as varied as Wall Street, Washington, the European Union and the Wor...