A History of the English Church, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): First Period, From the Planting of the Church in Britain to the Accession of Henry VIII: ... the Accession of Henry VIII (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A clear look at how the English church and the papacy intersected to shape medieval England.

This volume traces the early, formative period of the English church, focusing on power, politics, and doctrine. It surveys the clash between royal authority and papal prerogatives, and how church leaders navigated crises that touched every parish and monastery. The narrative centers on dramatic episodes, from papal legates and interdicts to the rise of English archbishops and their efforts to reform and lead.

• Understand the tensions between kings and the papacy and how they affected governance.


• Follow the careers of pivotal church figures and their impacts on English church life.


• See how ecclesiastical authority was exercised, challenged, and sometimes enforced through interdicts and synods.


• Gain context for the development of medieval church structures and policies in England.

Ideal for readers interested in the history of England and the church, and how religious power shaped a nation.

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