"History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Death of Elizabeth. Vol. II." by James Anthony Froude is a historical narrative that unfolds the complex religious, political, and social changes in England, from the downfall of Cardinal Wolsey to the end of Queen Elizabeth I's reign. Witness the growth of Protestantism as it clashes with Catholic powers, setting the stage for the English Reformation, highlighting early dissent led by figures like John Wycliffe. Discover the brewing conflicts between emerging Protestant movements and the deeply rooted Catholic Church as religious beliefs transform England. Expect a deep look into themes like the clash between church and state, the influence of key figures like Wycliffe and Thomas Cromwell, and the widespread effects of the Reformation on society, promising a comprehensive view of a crucial era in English history where theology and politics were deeply intertwined.
History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Death of Elizabeth. Vol. II.
By James Anthony Froude
In a time of religious upheaval, the rise of new beliefs and the fall of old powers shape the destiny of a nation.
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About the AuthorJames Anthony Froude was an English historian, novelist, biographer, and editor of Fraser's Magazine. From his upbringing amidst the Anglo-Catholic Oxford Movement, Froude intended to become a clergyman, but doubts about the doctrines of the Anglican church, published in his scandalous 1849 novel The Nemesis of Faith, drove him to abandon his religious career. Froude turned to writing history, becoming one of the best-known historians of his time for his History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Defeat of the Spanish Armada.
James Anthony Froude was an English historian, novelist, biographer, and editor of Fraser's Magazine. From his upbringing amidst the Anglo-Catholic Oxford Movement, Froude intended to become a clergyman, but doubts about the doctrines of the Anglican church, published in his scandalous 1849 novel The Nemesis of Faith, drove him to abandon his religious career. Froude turned to writing history, becoming one of the best-known historians of his time for his History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Defeat of the Spanish Armada.
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