Publisher's Synopsis
""Records of the English Catholics Under the Penal Laws"" is a historical book that documents the experiences of English Catholics during the period of the Penal Laws. The book is divided into two diaries, the first and second diaries of the English College in Douay, France. The diaries provide a firsthand account of the challenges faced by English Catholics during the 16th and 17th centuries, including persecution, imprisonment, and execution.The first diary covers the period from 1579 to 1631 and includes details on the establishment of the English College in Douay, the education of English Catholic priests, and the challenges faced by the Catholic community in England. The second diary covers the period from 1631 to 1713 and provides a detailed account of the political and religious events of the time, including the English Civil War, the Restoration, and the Glorious Revolution.In addition to the diaries, the book includes an appendix of unpublished documents that provide further insight into the experiences of English Catholics during the Penal Laws. These documents include letters, reports, and legal documents that shed light on the persecution and resistance of the Catholic community.Overall, ""Records of the English Catholics Under the Penal Laws"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English Catholicism and the challenges faced by religious minorities during times of persecution.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.
