The Extinction of the Ancient Hierarchy (Classic Reprint): An Account of the Death in Prison of the Eleven Bishops Honoured at Rome Amongst the ... Bonner and Companions (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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New light on a hidden chapter of English history. This nonfiction account presents the true story of the imprisoned bishops’ deaths and the efforts to have them honored among the martyrs.

In a carefully sourced narrative, the author draws on state papers and contemporary writings to separate fact from rumor. The work aims to illuminate a long-standing historical question with clarity and respect for the period’s complexities, while avoiding speculation beyond the documentary record.

• Grounded in official records and period documents


• Clear timeline of events surrounding the bishops’ imprisonment and death


• Discussion of how later writers portrayed these events and what the primary sources actually show


• Context on the broader history of the English church and its hierarchy in the Elizabethan era

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