Publisher's Synopsis
""Records of the English Catholics Under the Penal Laws"" is a historical book that presents the first and second diaries of the English College, Douay, along with an appendix of unpublished documents. Written by Thomas Francis Knox, the book offers a comprehensive account of the English Catholics' struggles during the period of the Penal Laws, which were enacted to suppress Catholicism in England. The diaries provide a detailed insight into the daily lives of the Catholic community and their efforts to preserve their faith and traditions under the oppressive laws. The appendix includes previously unpublished documents that shed light on the political and social conditions of the time. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of Catholicism in 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.
