Publisher's Synopsis
The History of the Puritans or Protestant Non-Conformists, from the Reformation to the Death of Queen Elizabeth V1 is a comprehensive account of the Puritan movement in England during the 16th and 17th centuries. Written by Daniel Neal, a prominent historian and dissenting minister, the book traces the origins of the Puritan movement and its growth in popularity during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The book explores the various factions within the Puritan movement, including the Separatists and the Presbyterians, and their struggles for religious freedom and political power. It also examines the role of Puritanism in the English Civil War and the establishment of the Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell. Neal provides detailed biographies of key figures in the Puritan movement, including John Knox, John Calvin, and William Tyndale, as well as lesser-known figures who played important roles in the movement. The book also includes a discussion of the Puritan influence on literature, education, and social reform in England.Overall, The History of the Puritans or Protestant Non-Conformists, from the Reformation to the Death of Queen Elizabeth V1 is an important and highly informative work that sheds light on one of the most significant religious and political movements in English history.In Five Volumes. With An Account Of Their Attempts For A Further Reformation In The Church; Their Sufferings; And The Lives And Characters Of Their Most Considerable Divines.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.
