The historical relationship between Europe and the Church is a relationship that
has shaped the history of the Western World. Europe today stands at a momentous crossroads.
Events taking shape there will radically change the face of the continent - and the
world. To properly understand today’s news and the events that lie ahead, a grasp
of the sweep of European history is essential. Only within an historical context
can the events of our time be fully appreciated. This narrative series is written
in the historic present to give the reader a sense of being on the scene as momentous
events unfold on the stage of history