The Rise And Growth of The Anglican Schism

by Nicolas Sander

First published around 1573, and known as the "earliest; most trustworthy account" of the Reformation in England. Contains a variety documentation that defies description, like the revelation that proposes Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second "wife," was actually his illegitimate daughter. Later finished by Fr. Rishton, the whole ghastly story of the Protestant revolt in England—with all its unsavory characters—is told through 1587 and the murder of Mary Queen of Scots (rightful heir to the throne) under Elizabeth I. 528 pgs; PB

Genres: History, Religion

Paperback

First published October 1, 1988

About the author

Rev. Fr. Dr. Nicolas Sander

Reviews

[William · Rating 4 out of 5]

This primary source document of the Anglican schism was written in 1585 by Fr. Nicolas Sander and Fr. Rishton, both exiled by Queen Elizabeth. It is a succinct and heartfelt response to the attempted destruction of Catholicism in Britain by Henry VIII and Elizabeth. It was well worth reading to get an eyewitness point of view.

[Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has to be the best work I've ever read on the period from Henry VIII through Edward and Mary and the first decade or so of Elizabeth. The book was completed in the lifetime of the reign of terror of Elizabeth and the authors were first-hand witnesses, one of them sentenced to death with Edmund Campion but was expelled from the country instead. Rare and candid insights into the debauchery of Henry and his many wives as well as his saintly first wife, Catherine. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars.