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The Reign of Mary Tudor

Froude James Anthony
Publication date 29/04/2025
EAN: 9782322622467
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« The Reign of Mary Tudor » by James Anthony Froude delves into one of Englands most turbulent periods, marked by the Catholic revival and religious persecutions that earned Queen Mary I the epithet « Bloody Mary. » Froude, a controversial 19th-centu... See full description
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PublisherBOOKS ON DEMAND
Page Count238
Languageen
AuthorFroude James Anthony
FormatPaperback / softback
Product typeBook
Publication date29/04/2025
Weight351 g
Dimensions (thickness x width x height)1.70 x 14.80 x 21.00 cm
Tudor History, Catholic Restoration, and Religious Conflict in 16th-Century England
« The Reign of Mary Tudor » by James Anthony Froude delves into one of Englands most turbulent periods, marked by the Catholic revival and religious persecutions that earned Queen Mary I the epithet « Bloody Mary. » Froude, a controversial 19th-century historian, examines the five-year reign (1553.1558) during which Henry VIIIs daughter sought to reverse the Protestant Reformation initiated by her father. The book dissects political alliances with Spain, the executions of Protestant figures like Thomas Cranmer, and the lasting impact of these measures on Englands national identity.Froude also explores Marys personal contradictions, torn between her devout faith and her quest for dynastic legitimacy. Accounts of the Smithfield burnings, where nearly 300 dissenters perished, underscore the intensity of religious conflicts that paved the way for Elizabeth Is reign. Froude contextualizes these events within European rivalries, particularly with France and the Holy Roman Empire.This work is essential for enthusiasts of Tudor history and readers interested in 16th-century religious-political dynamics.