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Trail Of Martyrdom: Persecution and Resistance in Sixteenth-Century England

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Description for Trail Of Martyrdom: Persecution and Resistance in Sixteenth-Century England Paperback. Examines the stages by which religious dissidents were persecuted by Tudor monarchs across the 16th century and the means by which these dissidents counteracted authorities. During each stage of persecution, many dissidents were able to elude capture and counter-interrogate their inquisitors. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; HBJD1; HBLH; HRCC2; HRQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 165 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.

The Trail of Martyrdom examines the stages by which religious dissidents were persecuted by Tudor monarchs across the sixteenth century, and the means by which these dissidents counteracted authorities. While Henry VIII, Edward, Mary, and Elizabeth differed in religious orientation, their desire to enforce a uniformity of belief compelled them, in various degrees, to seek out and expunge heterodoxy or perceived treason in their midst. Individuals of contrary belief were targeted, apprehended, imprisoned, interrogated, and sometimes executed. During each stage of persecution, many dissidents were able to elude capture, counter-interrogate their inquisitors, use time in prison to write letters and ... Read more

Sarah Covington explores the details of this system of enforcement, and the means by which it was subverted. Her explorations also address larger questions concerning obedience and disobedience, tolerance and intolerance, and the dynamics of martyrdom.

This fascinating study of the power of dissidence will be welcomed by anyone interested in early modern British history and religious controversy.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
301
Place of Publication
Notre Dame IN, United States
ISBN
9780268042264
SKU
V9780268042264
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About Sarah Covington
Sarah Covington is assistant professor of history at Elizabethtown College.

Reviews for Trail Of Martyrdom: Persecution and Resistance in Sixteenth-Century England
“This deeply researched, carefully crafted book offers a sensitive analysis of the nature and limits of state-sponsored persecution in Tudor England.” —Religious Studies Review “This is an A-to-Z encyclopedia for historians of persecution and martyrdom.” —Sixteenth Century Journal "Sarah Covington tells in vivid detail the story of recusancy and persecution in sixteenth-century England in The Trail of Martyrdom. She searches ... Read more

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