Author: Jeff + Claude AI
Genre: Organisation Charity World NGO
Date: 11th September 2026
Description: From the smog-choked slums of Victorian London to disaster zones around the globe, this sweeping history traces the extraordinary journey of the Salvation Army and the visionary couple who founded it. Follow William and Catherine Booth as their radical mission to serve the poorest of the poor grows into a worldwide movement, complete with brass bands, distinctive uniforms, and a militant devotion to social justice. Along the way, discover the origins of the famous Doughnut Girls, the evolution of the Army's vast network of social services, and how a 19th-century crusade continues to adapt in the modern world. A vivid portrait of faith, service, and organized compassion on a truly global scale.