Religion, Politics, and Society in Sixteenth-Century England
Archer, Ian / Bernard, G. W. / Simon, Adams
This collection of hitherto unpublished material sheds important new light on the English court and its relationship with a wider political society in the sixteenth century. The 'Journall' of political events covering 1547 52 and 1559 1562, possibly by the 'commonwealth man' John Hayles, offers arresting insights on court politics, foreign affairs and events in the life of London. It is published alongside a related account of the rivalry betw...