'This Great Firebrand': William Laud and Scotland, 1617-1645

by Leonie James

William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury (1633-45), remains one of the most controversial figures in British ecclesiastical and political history. His rise to prominence under Charles I, his contribution to the shaping and implementation of contentious religious policies and his subsequent and catastrophic downfall are fundamental to our understanding of the religious and political developments which led to the collapse of royal authority in all...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1783272198
• ISBN13: 9781783272198
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Boydell Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"