Henry VIII and the English Reformation - 9781138133136

Taylor & Francis

When Henry VIII died in 1547 he left a church in England that had broken with Rome - but was it Protestant? This pamphlet provides a clear guide to the main strands of historical thought on the topic, and the political & religious consequences. > When Henry VIII died in 1547 he left a church in England that had broken with Rome - but was it Protestant? The English Reformation was quite different in its methods, motivations and results to that taking place on the continent.This book:* examines the influences of continental reform on England* describes the divorce of Henry VIII and the break with Rome* discusses the political and religious consequences of the break with Rome* assesses the success of the Reformation up to 1547* provides a clear guide to the main strands of historical thought on the topic. > Chronology, Glossary, Introduction, 1. Why a Reformation?, 2. The \u2018King\u2019s Great Matter\u2019, 3. The break with Rome, 4. The progress of the Reformation, Notes, Fw