John Inglesant: A Romance (Volume 1 of 2) by J. H. Shorthouse

"John Inglesant: A Romance (Volume 1 of 2)" by J. H. Shorthouse is a historical novel published in 1881. Set in 17th-century England, it follows an Anglican man educated by Jesuits who becomes entangled in religious intrigues between the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England. He serves as a courtier to Charles I, fights in the English Civil War, faces treason charges, and pursues his brother's murderer to Italy. Despite its dramatic plot, this is primarily a philosophical work exploring religious ideas through extensive theological debates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Creator Shorthouse, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1834-1903
Title John Inglesant: A Romance (Volume 1 of 2)
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Inglesant
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Reading Level Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Charles I, 1625-1649 -- Fiction
Subject Religious fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 44587
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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