02222cam a22002893u 4500 2455 UtSlPG 20260610133058.0 m cr n 260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX MacCaffrey, James, 1875-1935 History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the French Revolution — Volume 2 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2001 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2001-01-01 "History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the French Revolution" by Rev. James MacCaffrey is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work aims to explore the development and dynamics of the Catholic Church during a significant transitional period, specifically from the Renaissance through to the French Revolution. MacCaffrey's thorough analysis focuses on key religious and political events, including the impact of royal absolutism and shifts in ecclesiastical authority. The opening of the text discusses the religious condition of England before the Reformation, highlighting the era marked by the rise of Henry VII. It examines the gradual decline of aristocratic power and the subsequent establishment of Tudor absolutism under Henry VIII. Furthermore, it portrays the complexities of Henry VIII's reign, particularly in relation to his marriage to Catharine of Aragon, and the political maneuvering that led to the English Reformation. The text argues against the common perception of a poorly educated populace, detailing the existing educational institutions and the general religious sentiments of the time, setting the stage for the broader transformations that would follow in England’s religious landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Catholic Church -- History -- Modern period, 1500- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2455 44536 44536