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Book SynopsisHenry VIII and the Anabaptists describes a bloody chapter in the reign of the infamous Tudor king. The book begins with the birth of Anabaptism in the city of Zurich and follows the Anabaptists as they search for religious freedom across the European Continent and encounter Henryâs relentless suppression.
Trade ReviewStudents will find [this book] a helpful guide to the more radical strands of the English Reformation and to some of Henry Viii’s religious diplomacy. * Catholic Historical Review *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Maps The Birth and Growth of Anabaptism Melchior Hoffman Henry VIII’s break from Rome Anabaptism arrives in England The March Proclamation of 1535, An Act of Diplomacy The Anabaptist Kingdom of Münster The March Proclamation of 1535, An Act of Suppression David Joris and the Bocholt Conference Henry’s Continued Response to Anabaptism in England The November Proclamation of 1538 The Six Articles Anabaptism in England during Henry’s Last Years Conclusion Appendix Glossary of Names and Titles Bibliography Index
