Schofield, John

Cromwell to Cromwell: Reformation to Civil War

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ISBN 13:: 9780752459684
author:: Schofield, John
format:: Paperback
publisher:: The History Press Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 19.4 x 12.4 x 2.2 cm
Genre:: British & Irish history
Condition:: New
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The English reformers of the 1530s laid the groundwork for a radical shift in the country's perception of royal rule. Thomas Cromwell, a key figure in this period, embodied a complex approach to authority that would have far-reaching consequences. Over time, the deferential Reformation gave way to a regicidal revolution. This transformation was not inevitable, but rather the result of a nuanced interplay between changing attitudes towards the monarch and the power of the Roman Catholic Church. A reappraisal of Cromwell's legacy offers new insights into the causes of this seismic shift in English history. John Schofield explores how the English character and its relationship with royal rule evolved between two pivotal figures: Thomas Cromwell and Oliver Cromwell, his great-great-grandnephew.

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