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Henry Viii And The English Reformation (British History In Perspective, 74)
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Abandoning The Traditional Narrative Approach To The Subject, Richard Rex Presents An Analytical Account Which Sets Out The Logic Of Henry Viii'S Shortlived Reformation. Starting With The Fundamental Matter Of The Royal Supremacy, Rex Goes On To Investigate The Application Of This Principle To The English Ecclesiastical Establishment And To The Traditional Religion Of The People. He Then Examines The Extra Impetus And The New Direction Which Henry'S Regime Gave To The Development Of A Vernacular And Literate Devotional Culture, And Shows How, Despite Henry'S Best Intentions, Serious Religious Divisions Had Emerged In England By The End Of His Reign. The Study Emphasises The Personal Role Of Henry Viii In Driving The Reformation Process And How This Process, In Turn, Considerably Reinforced The Monarch'S Power.This Updated Edition Of A Powerful Interpretation Of Henry Viii'S Reformation Retains The Analytical Edge And Stylish Lucidity Of The Original Text While Taking Full Account Of The Latest Research. An Important New Chapter Elucidates The Way In Which 'Politics' And 'Religion' Interacted In Early Tudor England.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Henry VIII and the English Reformation'? A: The book provides an analytical account of Henry VIII's Reformation, emphasizing his role in the process and how it affected the English ecclesiastical establishment and the traditional religion of the people.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Richard Rex, a historian known for his work on British history, particularly the Reformation period.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 248 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on March 30, 2006.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study as it presents a detailed analytical perspective on Henry VIII's Reformation and incorporates the latest research.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: Does this edition include any new content? A: Yes, this updated edition includes an important new chapter that discusses the interaction between politics and religion in early Tudor England.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: The book is aimed at students, scholars, and general readers interested in British history and the Reformation.
- Q: What makes this book different from traditional narratives on the topic? A: This book abandons traditional narrative approaches and focuses on an analytical perspective, providing a logical account of the events surrounding Henry VIII's Reformation.