Henry VIII and the English Reformation

When Henry VIII died in 1547 he left a church in England that had broken with Rome - but was it Protestant? This pamphlet provides a clear guide to the main strands of historical thought on the topic, and the political & religious consequences.

List of contents

Chronology, Glossary, Introduction, 1. Why a Reformation?, 2. The ‘King’s Great Matter’, 3. The break with Rome, 4. The progress of the Reformation, Notes, Further reading

About the author

David G Newcombe

Summary

When Henry VIII died in 1547 he left a church in England that had broken with Rome - but was it Protestant? This pamphlet provides a clear guide to the main strands of historical thought on the topic, and the political & religious consequences.

Additional text

'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

Product details

• Authors: Newcombe, David G Newcombe, David G. Newcombe
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.10.2015
• EAN: 9781138133136
• ISBN: 978-1-138-13313-6
• No. of pages: 96
• Series: Lancaster Pamphlets; Lancaster Pamphlets
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; RELIGION / Christianity / Anglican, RELIGION / Christianity / Episcopalian, CE period up to c 1500, British & Irish history, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, European history: medieval period, middle ages, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval, Anglican and Episcopalian Churches, Anglican & Episcopalian Churches, Church of England, RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic / General