An Ecclesiastical History of Great Britain, Vol. 5 of 9: Chiefly of England, From the First Planting of Christianity, to the End of the Reign of King ... of Religion in Ireland (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Jeremy Collier

 
9781330359624: An Ecclesiastical History of Great Britain, Vol. 5 of 9: Chiefly of England, From the First Planting of Christianity, to the End of the Reign of King ... of Religion in Ireland (Classic Reprint)

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This book presents a detailed account of the dissolution of monasteries in England during the reign of King Henry the Eighth. The author, a renowned historian, examines the various factors that contributed to this significant event, including the financial and political motivations of the crown, as well as the religious and social changes that were taking place in England at the time. The book draws on a wide range of sources, including contemporary chronicles, government records, and the writings of reformers and conservatives, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of this complex and pivotal moment in English history. Through its exploration of the motivations, methods, and consequences of the dissolution, this book offers valuable insights into the nature of religious and political authority in early modern England.

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9780483757837: An Ecclesiastical History of Great Britain, Vol. 5 of 9: Chiefly of England, From the First Planting of Christianity, to the End of the Reign of King ... of Religion in Ireland (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0483757837 ISBN 13:  9780483757837
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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