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HISTORY OF ENGLAND - FROM - THE FALL OF WOLSEY - TO - THE DEATH OF ELIZABETH. - BY - JAMES ANTHONY FROUDE, M. A. - LATE FELLOW OF EXETER COLLEGE, OXFORD.
CONTENTS OF VOLUME III. - CHAPTER XII. - FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC ASPECTS OF THE REFORMATION IN ENGLAND.
CHAPTER XII. - FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC ASPECTS OF THE REFORMATION IN ENGLAND.
CHAPTER XIII. - THE PILGRIMAGE OF GRACE.
CHAPTER XIV. - THE COMMISSION OF CARDINAL POLE.
CHAPTER XV. - THE EXETER CONSPIRACY.
CHAPTER XVI. - THE SIX ARTICLES.
CHAPTER XVII. - ANNE OF CLEVES, AND THE FALL OF CROMWELL.
FOOTNOTES:
Step into the turbulent world of Tudor England, a period where royal ambition, religious conviction, and international rivalry collided. This volume traces the nation’s journey from the downfall of Cardinal Wolsey through the reign of Henry VIII and beyond, capturing the shifting balance of power at home and abroad.
The narrative delves into the complex Reformation, exploring both the court’s theological debates and the fierce popular uprisings such as the Pilgrimage of Grace. It follows the rise and fall of key figures—from Henry’s bold reforms to the diplomatic missions of Cardinal Pole—while detailing the unrest in the north, the machinations of nobles, and the ever‑present threat of foreign intervention.
Written with a clear, scholarly voice, the work balances detailed analysis with vivid storytelling, making the era’s drama accessible to listeners. It offers a comprehensive portrait of a nation in flux, inviting you to hear the echo of history’s pivotal moments.
Language
en
Duration
~15 hours (902K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2012-05-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1818–1894
A sharp, controversial Victorian historian and essayist, he became famous for turning England’s religious and political past into vivid, argumentative narrative. His work helped shape how generations of readers imagined the Tudor age, even as it stirred fierce debate in his own time.
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