When Henry VIII died in 1547

He left a church in England that had broken with Rome - but was it Protestant? The English Reformation was quite different in its methods, motivations and results to that taking place on the continent.

This book:

examines the influences of continental reform on England

describes the divorce of Henry VIII and the break with Rome

discusses the political and religious consequences of the break with Rome

assesses the success of the Reformation up to 1547

provides a clear guide to the main strands of historical thought on the topic