Publisher's Synopsis
The English Church: In The Fourteenth And Fifteenth Centuries is a historical book written by William Wolfe Capes and originally published in 1900. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the English Church during the 14th and 15th centuries, focusing on the social, political, and religious changes that occurred during this time period.Capes begins by providing a brief overview of the state of the English Church at the beginning of the 14th century, before delving into the major events and movements that shaped the Church over the next two centuries. He covers topics such as the Black Death, the Great Schism, the Lollard movement, and the Wars of the Roses, all of which had a significant impact on the English Church.Throughout the book, Capes also explores the role of the Church in English society, including its relationship with the monarchy, the nobility, and the common people. He discusses the Church's influence on education, art, and literature, as well as its involvement in political and military affairs.Overall, The English Church: In The Fourteenth And Fifteenth Centuries is a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most important periods in English Church history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Church, as well as those interested in the social, political, and cultural history of medieval England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
