The Reign of Henry the Eighth, Volume 1 (of 3) by James Anthony Froude
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"The Reign of Henry the Eighth, Volume 1 (of 3)" by James Anthony Froude is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work offers an in-depth exploration of the reign of King Henry VIII of England, focusing on the sociopolitical landscape, the Reformation, and the transition from Catholic to Protestant rule. Froude's narrative style combines detailed historical research with his own interpretations and biases, particularly as seen through the
lens of his support for the English Reformation. At the start of this volume, Froude sets the stage by discussing the social conditions in England during the sixteenth century, highlighting the deeply entrenched feudal system and the rigidity of social structures. He examines the slow population growth, the economic context of the time, and the statutory regulations that governed trade and wages. The opening also reflects Froude's perspective on the essential obligations of landowners to provide for the commonwealth and maintain social order, presenting a vivid portrayal of an era on the brink of significant transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Froude, James Anthony, 1818-1894 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Williams, W. Llewelyn (William Llewelyn), 1867-1922 |
| Title | The Reign of Henry the Eighth, Volume 1 (of 3) |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Charles Aldarondo, Deirdre Menchaca, Keith Edkins, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 |
| Subject | Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15537 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-15537-1 |
| Release Date | Apr 4, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1100 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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