The Life of Hilaire Belloc is a comprehensive biography chronicling the life of Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc, a prolific and influential Anglo-French writer, historian, politician, and orator (1870–1953). These biographies, primarily written by Robert Speaight or A.N. Wilson, chronicle the life of Belloc, a devout Catholic whose views and writings were deeply influenced by his faith. Key points covered include: Background and Education, Political Career, Writing Career, and Personal Life. Overall, the book portrays Belloc as a man of passion, integrity, and level-headedness, who dedicated his life to defending the good causes and heritage of European Catholicism through his writings and arguments.