Trail Of Martyrdom - Persecution and Resistance in Sixteenth-Century England (Paperback)

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 prepare for death, and exploit their own executions to forge a final drama of suffering and redemption before a large, public audience. Enforcement was always dependent upon cooperation from the public and local officials, which made successful persecution uncertain at best. 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.

General

Imprint:	University of Notre Dame Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	Sarah Covington
Dimensions:	216 x 165 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-0-268-04226-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > General Books > History > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > General Promotions
LSN:	0-268-04226-8
Barcode:	9780268042264

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