The Reign of Mary Tudor: Tudor History, Catholic Restoration, and Religious Conflict in 16th-Century England (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9782322622467)

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.

Author: James Anthony Froude
ISBN-10: 232262246X
ISBN-13: 9782322622467
Publisher: Bod - Books on Demand
Language: English
Published: 04/29/2025
Pages: 238
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.54d