The Life Of Archbishop Laud

By Charles Webb Le Bas

Book Overview

The Life of Archbishop Laud is a biography written by Charles Webb Le Bas that delves into the life of William Laud, who served as the Archbishop of Canterbury during the reign of King Charles I in England. The book provides a detailed account of Laud's early life, his education, and his rise to power within the Church of England. It also explores his controversial tenure as Archbishop, which was marked by his attempts to enforce conformity within the Church and his clashes with Puritan leaders. The book examines Laud's role in the political and religious conflicts of the time, including his support for the King in the English Civil War and his eventual arrest and execution for treason. Through extensive research and analysis, Le Bas offers a comprehensive portrait of a complex figure in English history, shedding light on the religious and political tensions of his 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: 1162789913
• ISBN13: 9781162789910
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"