A Life Of Archbishop Laud (1894)

By Thomas Longueville, Thomas De Longueville, A Romish Recusant

Book Overview

""A Life of Archbishop Laud"" is a biographical work written by A Romish Recusant in 1894. The book chronicles the life and career of William Laud, the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1633 to 1645. Laud was a controversial figure in English history, known for his strong support of the Church of England and his attempts to impose Anglican practices on Scotland. The book delves into Laud's upbringing, education, and rise to power within the church. It also explores his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, including King Charles I and his political opponents. The author, A Romish Recusant, is believed to be a Catholic writer who was sympathetic to Laud's beliefs and actions. The book provides an in-depth look at one of the most influential figures in English religious history and sheds light on the religious and political tensions of the era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436736978
• ISBN13: 9781436736978
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"