Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church
by H. W. Crocker III
Two thousand years. One volume. No apologies. H. W. Crocker III's Triumph tells the story of the Catholic Church from the apostles to modern times. It tells it through the great figures, battles, councils and crises that shaped her.
Crocker writes with energy, humor and a partisan's swagger. He openly champions the Church and argues with her critics as he goes. The narrative sweeps through the early martyrs, the conversion of Rome, the barbarian invasions, the medieval popes and saints, and the Crusades. Then come the Reformation and Counter-Reformation, the revolutions of the modern world, and the twentieth century. The book is strongest as a story, full of vivid characters and dramatic turning points.
It suits inquirers who want a readable overview of Church history, fans of narrative history with a strong point of view, and anyone who wants to feel the sweep of two millennia. Because it's opinionated, read other histories alongside it for balance.
Key Takeaways
- Two thousand years of Church history in one volume.
- Vivid portraits of popes, saints and sinners.
- The drama of councils, crusades and reformations.
- An openly Catholic point of view.
It's a lively one-volume tour through two thousand years of Church history.
