Index Expurgatorius Anglicanus

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

Obvious punctuation errors have been corrected after careful comparison with other occurrences within the text and consultation of external sources. The use of quotation marks in letters and other quotations is not consistent in the book; some adjustments have been made to have consistency within a particular letter or quotation. Published by BURT FRANKLIN 235 East 44th St., New York, N.Y. 10017 Originally Published: 1872-1878 Reprinted: 1969 Printed in the U.S.A. This book is complete in five parts ending at numbered page 290. Library of Congress Card Catalog No.: 76-80250 Burt Franklin: Bibliography & Reference Series 302 The object of this work, which at present it is believed is sufficiently indicated by the title, will be more fully explained in the preface, which cannot as yet conveniently be printed. It is not possible to estimate the exact extent of the work, but it will be included in one moderately sized volume, published in parts of similar size and price to that now issued. This book gave considerable uneasiness to Cardinal Wolsey, who was personally attacked in it, and sought by every means to discover and punish its author. It was prohibited by a proclamation issued in June, 1530. An account of Simon Fish, "a zealous man for the reformation of abuses in the church" will be found in Wood's Athen Oxonienses and Tanner's Biblioth. Britan. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 48796
Author: Hart, W. H. (William Henry)
Release Date: Apr 26, 2015
Format: eBook
Language: English