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A History of the Protestant Reformation in England and Ireland
Hardcover
General ChristianityIrish History
ISBN13: 9781025715247
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 508
Weight: 1.95
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A History of the Protestant Reformation in England and Ireland is a provocative and influential historical analysis written by the radical journalist and social reformer William Cobbett. This work examines the origins and consequences of the English Reformation, challenging the prevailing narratives of the 19th century by framing the religious shift as a socio-economic catastrophe for the common people. Cobbett delves into the dramatic redistribution of wealth and the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII and his successors, arguing that the destruction of the old religious order led to the rise of systemic poverty and the loss of charitable institutions that once supported the poor.
Focusing on events in both England and Ireland, the book provides a detailed account of the political maneuvers, theological disputes, and social upheavals that reshaped the British Isles. Cobbett's narrative is particularly noted for its defense of the Catholic Church's historical role in providing social welfare and its critique of the motives behind the establishment of the Anglican Church. As a significant piece of polemical history, A History of the Protestant Reformation in England and Ireland remains a vital resource for understanding the complex intersections of religion, politics, and class struggle during one of the most transformative periods in Western history.
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