Publisher's Synopsis
""Records of the English Catholics Under the Penal Laws"" is a historical book that provides a detailed account of the English Catholic community during the period of the Penal Laws. The book includes the first and second diaries of the English College in Douay, France, which were written between 1598 and 1728. These diaries document the lives of English Catholic priests and students studying at the college, as well as the challenges they faced due to the anti-Catholic laws in England. In addition to the diaries, the book also includes an appendix of unpublished documents that provide further insight into the experiences of English Catholics during this time. The author, Thomas Francis Knox, was a Catholic priest and historian who spent many years researching and compiling these records. Overall, ""Records of the English Catholics Under the Penal Laws"" is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the English Catholic community and the impact of the Penal Laws on their lives.""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.
