Resistance And Compromise: The Political Thought Of The Elizabethan Catholics

Resistance And Compromise: The Political Thought Of The Elizabethan Catholics

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Author: Peter Holmes
Binding: Hardback
Published: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1982

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner

This scholarly work presents a meticulous examination of the political ideologies held by English Catholics during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It chronicles the complex strategies of resistance and the nuanced efforts toward compromise that defined their existence within a Protestant state. The text uncovers the intellectual foundations of their dissent and their attempts to reconcile faith with loyalty to the crown. Peter Holmes illustrates the diverse perspectives within the Catholic community, offering a comprehensive understanding of a turbulent historical period. This authoritative volume instructs readers on the intricate interplay between religious conviction and political pragmatism, making it an essential resource for historians and political theorists alike.

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Author: Peter Holmes
Binding: Hardback
Published: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1982

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner

This scholarly work presents a meticulous examination of the political ideologies held by English Catholics during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It chronicles the complex strategies of resistance and the nuanced efforts toward compromise that defined their existence within a Protestant state. The text uncovers the intellectual foundations of their dissent and their attempts to reconcile faith with loyalty to the crown. Peter Holmes illustrates the diverse perspectives within the Catholic community, offering a comprehensive understanding of a turbulent historical period. This authoritative volume instructs readers on the intricate interplay between religious conviction and political pragmatism, making it an essential resource for historians and political theorists alike.