King's Reformation - Henry VIII and the Remaking of the English Church

Informationen zum Autor G.W. Bernard is professor of early modern history at the University of Southampton. His books include Power and Politics in Tudor England. Klappentext A substantial new account of the English Reformation, revealing that the role of the king and his strategy in the break with Rome was more consistent and radical than previous studies have allowed. 12 b/w illus. Zusammenfassung Henry VIII's reformation remains among the most crucial yet misunderstood events in English history. This work presents the king as neither confused nor a pawn in the hands of manipulative factions. Henry! a monarch who ruled as well as reigned! is revealed instead as the determining mover of religious policy throughout this momentous period.

Product details

• Authors: G. W. Bernard, G.W. Bernard
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.08.2007
• EAN: 9780300122718
• ISBN: 978-0-300-12271-8
• No. of pages: 672
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 235 mm x 40 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; England, European History, RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Christianity / General, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Stuart Era (1603-1714), Christianity, History of Religion, British & Irish history, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Church history, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599