The origins of the Scottish Reformation / Alec Ryrie.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ryrie, Alec, author.

Series:

Politics, culture, and society in early modern Britain.

Politics, culture, and society in early modern Britain

Manchester Religious Studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Reformation--Scotland.

Reformation.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 218 pages) : map; digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Manchester, UK : Manchester University Press, 2013.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

The Scottish Reformation of 1560 is one of the most controversial events in Scottish history, and a turning point in the history of Britain and Europe. Yet its origins remain mysterious, buried under competing Catholic and Protestant versions of the story. Drawing on fresh research and recent scholarship, this book provides the first full narrative of the question.Focusing on the period 1525-60, in particular the childhood of Mary, Queen of Scots, it argues that the Scottish Reformation was neither inevitable nor predictable. A range of different 'Reformations' were on offer in the sixteenth c

Contents:

9780719071058; 9780719071058; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Notes for the reader; List of abbreviations; Timeline; Introduction; Chapter 1 A 'corrupt' Church?; Chapter 2 Playing with fire:the Reformation under James V; Chapter 3 The crisis of 1543; Chapter 4 1544-50: imperial reformation; Chapter 5 1549-59: Catholic Reformation; Chapter 6 1543-59: underground Reformation; Chapter 7 1557-59: the makings of a rebellion; Chapter 8 1559-60: from rebellion to revolution; Conclusion:the Scottish Revolution?; Select bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

1-84779-385-1

OCLC:

818847226