The Select Works of Robert Crowley, Printer, Archdeacon of Hereford (1559-1567), Vicar of St. Lawrence, Jewry, &C. &C (Classic Reprint): Namely, His ... A. D. 1551; Way to Wealth, A. D. 1550; An I - Softcover

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Explore early English Puritan writings and moral tracts that illuminate a turbulent century. This collection presents accessible introductions, sermons, and poems that argue for knowledge, duty, and justice.

This edition gathers historical introductions and notable tracts from the 16th and 17th centuries, including The Gentleman's Lesson and The Last Trumpet. It presents them in a way that helps readers understand the moral debates, social issues, and religious controversies of the era. The volume also provides editorial notes and context that illuminate how these texts shaped ideas about knowledge, duty, and community.

• Discover thoughtful discussions on knowledge, virtue, and social duty through didactic poetry and prose.


• See how early writers challenged abuses and encouraged humane conduct in marriage, landholding, and governance.


• Understand the historical backdrop of religious reform, clerical authority, and public life in Tudor and Stuart England.


• Appreciate clear, approachable commentary that helps modern readers grasp classic moral arguments.

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