Antonia Fraser

Acclaimed historian Antonia Fraser, known for her extensive biographies, dives into the tumultuous path to Catholic emancipation in Britain. She reveals the severe legal restrictions Catholics faced pre-1778 and discusses the infamous Gordon Riots, fueled by anti-Catholic sentiment. Highlighting figures like Daniel O'Connell, Fraser illuminates the nonviolent fight for rights and the pivotal 1829 Catholic Relief Act. With personal insights into her own Catholic journey, she connects historical struggles to today's debates on religious rights.