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England's Reformation, From The Time Of King Henry VIII To The End Of Oates's Plot: A Poem In Four Cantos (1747)

England's Reformation, From The Time Of King Henry VIII To The End Of Oates's Plot: A Poem In Four Cantos (1747)

Ward, Thomas

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral PoetryBritish History

ISBN10: 1164189956
ISBN13: 9781164189954
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 358
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
England's Reformation, From The Time Of King Henry VIII To The End Of Oates's Plot: A Poem In Four Cantos (1747) by Thomas Ward is a historical poem that covers the period of the English Reformation, from the reign of King Henry VIII to the end of the Oates's Plot. The poem is divided into four cantos, each of which covers a different period in English history. The first canto covers the reign of King Henry VIII, focusing on his break with the Catholic Church and the establishment of the Church of England. The second canto covers the reigns of Edward VI and Mary I, and the religious turmoil that occurred during their reigns. The third canto covers the reign of Elizabeth I and the rise of Puritanism in England. The final canto covers the period of the Oates's Plot, a conspiracy to overthrow King Charles II that was fueled by anti-Catholic sentiment. Throughout the poem, Ward explores the political and religious tensions that shaped the English Reformation, as well as the social and cultural changes that occurred during this period. He also reflects on the impact of the Reformation on English identity and national consciousness. Overall, England's Reformation, From The Time Of King Henry VIII To The End Of Oates's Plot: A Poem In Four Cantos is a detailed and engaging exploration of a pivotal period in English history, told through the medium of poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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