Synopses & Reviews
The last years of Henry VIII's life, 1539-47, have conventionally been seen as a time when the king persecuted Protestants. This book argues that Henry's policies were much more ambiguous; that he continued to give support to Protestantism and that many accordingly also remained loyal to him. It also examines why the Protestants eventually adopted a more radical, oppositional stance, and argues that English Protestantism's eventual identity was determined during these years.
Review
"Well-researched and exceptionally well-written." Comitatus
Review
"Religion in the reign of Henry VIII is a much studied, indeed some might argue over-studied, field. It remains the case, however, that every now and then a book comes along which offers substantial and fresh perspectives, and brings to light new material as well as collating known material in a novel and useful way. Alec Ryrie's book, which is an extension of his doctoral thesis, is such a volume." - Craig D'Alton, Melbourne College of Divinity and University of Melbourne., H-NET
Synopsis
An appraisal of the religious policies of the final years of Henry VIII's reign.
About the Author
Alec Ryrie is Lecturer in Modern History, University of Birmingham.
Table of Contents
List of figures; List of tables; Acknowledgements; Notes on the text; List of abbreviations; Introduction; Part I. The Regime and the Reformers: 1. A counter-reformation?; 2. Fearing God and honouring the king; Part II. The Faces of Reform: 3. The exiles; 4. Pulpit and printshop; 5. The universities; 6. The court; 7. The evangelical underground; Conclusion; Appendixes; Bibliography; Index.