This beautifully written study by Aidan Nichols offers an accessible yet richly detailed exploration of the remarkable contribution of historic Anglo-Catholicism to Christian life in England. Drawing on a wide sweep of history, it highlights the Oxford Fathers, the Ritualists, the great liturgists, founders of Sisterhoods and monasteries, and the many thinkers, artists, hymnographers, architects, poets, novelists, and missionaries who shaped this vibrant movement. From Church societies and guilds to schools, newspapers, and major Congresses, Nichols brings together the full breadth of what Geoffrey Rowell famously called Anglo-Catholicism’s “Vision Glorious.”

While much of this material will be familiar to dedicated students of the period, many readers—especially Roman Catholics, for whom this tradition has often been overlooked or misunderstood—will discover a fascinating and insightful overview presented with clarity and sympathy. Written from a Roman Catholic perspective, the book offers fresh angles and a distinctive appreciation of a movement whose corporate life has, in many ways, now faded. Both a tribute and a gentle elegy, this volume serves as a compelling introduction for newcomers and an enriching reflection for those who already know the story.