02382cam a22003133u 4500 48796 UtSlPG 20260610134124.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 76080250 UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z Hart, W. H. (William Henry), -1888 Index Expurgatorius Anglicanus : Or, a descriptive catalogue of the principal books printed or published in England, which have been suppressed, or burnt by the common hangman, or censured, or for which the authors, printers, or publishers have been prosecuted Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-04-26 Produced by David Starner, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Index Expurgatorius Anglicanus" by W. H. Hart is a historical catalog written in the late 19th century. It serves as a descriptive catalog of significant books printed or published in England that have been suppressed, censured, or destroyed due to various forms of state or religious persecution. The book provides insights into the history of censorship and the challenges faced by authors and publishers over centuries, specifically during the tumultuous periods of religious conflict in England. At the start of the work, the author outlines the primary purpose of the catalog, emphasizing the range of books that have faced suppression throughout history. These include various theological texts, reformation writings, and political treatises that sparked controversy and backlash, often leading to authorial prosecution or public punishment. The introductory details also hint at the broader implications of censorship on freedom of expression and the changing landscape of literature in England, setting the tone for a comprehensive examination of literary suppression in the ensuing chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Prohibited books -- England -- Bibliography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48796 89634 89634