Religion and society in early modern England : a sourcebook (2nd ed)

The only book of its kind in the field, this second edition of a successful sourcebook has been updated to include the latest research.

It presents students with an excellent overview and study of this significant and complex period: the English Reformation.

It presents the transformation of English religious culture from the 1530s to the 1660s, when the Roman Catholic church was shattered and the Protestant Church of England established. Revised throughout, this book brings together a collection of sources, including narratives, reports, church documents and parliamentary proceedings, and includes new introductions to each section.

Students of early modern English history and religious studies will find this an invaluable sourcebook and a vital addition to their course studies.