Reformation in England from "summary" of The Reformation by Diarmaid MacCulloch
The Reformation in England was a complex process that unfolded over several decades, marked by significant political and religious upheaval. The catalyst for this transformation was King Henry VIII's desire to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon in order to marry Anne Boleyn. This led to a break with the Roman Catholic Church and the establishment of the Church of England, with the monarch as its head. The Reformation in England was not just a religious event, but also a political one, as the king sought to consolidate his power and assert his authority over the Church. The dissolution of the monasteries, for example, was not only a religious reform but also a way for the king to seize their wealth and property. The Reformation in England was characterized by a series of conflicting and competing interests, as differen...
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