Henry VIII and the English Reformation

ISBN-13: 9781138133136 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 96 str.

David G. Newcombe

Opis

When Henry VIII died in 1547 he left a church in England that had broken with Rome - but was it Protestant? The English Reformation was quite different in its methods, motivations and results to that taking place on the continent.
This book:
* examines the influences of continental reform on England
* describes the divorce of Henry VIII and the break with Rome
* discusses the political and religious consequences of the break with Rome
* assesses the success of the Reformation up to 1547
* provides a clear guide to the main strands of historical thought on the topic.

Recenzje

'This pamphlet will be invaluable for students and general readers seeking a quick but scholarly overview of the English Reformation.' - Gordon Batho, The Historical Association

`...a valuable addition and will be welcomed by all who teach the Tudors at A level. The 82 page pamphlet examines all the key issues of Reformation in Henry's reign: the influence of continental reform in England the divorce and break with Rome, the succes of the Proestant reformer upto 1547.' - History Teaching Review

O autorze

David G Newcombe