Thomas Grant, First Bishop Of Southwark

""Thomas Grant, First Bishop Of Southwark"" is a biographical account of the life and achievements of Thomas Grant, who was the first bishop of the newly created diocese of Southwark in London. The book is written by Grace Ramsay and provides a detailed narrative of Grant's life, from his early years as a Catholic priest to his appointment as bishop in 1851.The book explores Grant's role in establishing the new diocese of Southwark and his efforts to build churches, schools, and other institutions to serve the growing Catholic community in the area. It also examines his relationship with other prominent figures in the Catholic Church, including Cardinal Wiseman and Pope Pius IX.Ramsay's account of Grant's life is based on extensive research, including archival materials and personal letters, and provides a rich and nuanced portrait of this important figure in the history of the Catholic Church in England. The book will be of interest to scholars of Catholic history, as well as anyone interested in the history of Southwark and the broader social and political context of the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.