This classic biography of Cardinal Henry Edward Manning, Archbishop of Westminster, provides a detailed portrait of one of the most influential figures in the Catholic Church in England during the late 19th century. With extensive research and firsthand accounts from those who knew Manning best, author Edmund Sheridan Purcell paints a vivid picture of Manning's life, his work as a social reformer and defender of Catholicism, and his impact on the Church in England and beyond. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.