Uncover the history behind England’s Roman Catholic laws and how they shaped a nation. This book surveys the laws placed against those who remained in communion with Rome, the penalties that followed, and the efforts to relieve those penalties over time. It frames the topic around how the Reformation and subsequent reigns affected Catholic subjects, showing how legal rules and social pressures interacted in practice.
The analysis is organized around five broad categories of law, detailing how religious worship, education, and public life were regulated. It explains how education for Catholic children, the role of priests, and the status of Catholics in public office were all restricted. It also examines how oaths of allegiance and loyalty were tied to these laws, and how such rules were enforced in courts and in daily life.
- Learn how the laws affected worship, education, and civil rights for Catholics.
- See how new statutes and temporary measures changed the legal landscape over time.
- Understand the distinction between papists, recusants, and those professing the Catholic faith, and what each status meant in law.
- Explore the practical impact on soldiers, clergy, and everyday people in England and its dominions.
Ideal for readers of legal, political, and religious history who want a clear account of how law and religion intersected in early modern England.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the complex history of the penal laws against Roman Catholics in England, exploring their implementation and impact over centuries. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the various oaths, declarations, and disabilities faced by Catholics, tracing their evolution from the sixteenth century to the present. The book also examines the arguments for and against Catholic relief, highlighting the shifting political and social landscape that shaped these laws. The comprehensive overview and insightful commentary will be of interest to scholars and general readers interested in the history of religious persecution, civil liberties, and the relationship between church and state. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333297862_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333297862
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