Studies from Court and Cloister: being essays, historical and literary dealing mainly with subjects relating to the XVIth and XVIIth centuries

"Studies from Court and Cloister: being essays, historical and literary" by J. M. (Jean Mary) Stone unpacks a historical essay collection, venturing into the heart of 16th and 17th-century Europe, particularly England and Scotland, spotlighting the complex dance between royal power and religious change. The book begins by setting the stage, providing a sneak peek into the essays' core ideas and structure. Stone sheds light on historical figures like Henry VIII and Margaret Tudor, untangling their knotty connections shaped by politics, marriage, and faith. She underscores how the ambitions and beliefs of these individuals steered the course of entire nations and religious movements, building a foundation for a journey through important people and events, weaving a rich historical picture to deepen the reader's grasp of this critical time.