Publisher's Synopsis
William Laud, Sometime Archbishop of Canterbury: A Study is a book written by Arthur Christopher Benson and published in 1897. The book is a detailed study of the life and career of William Laud, who served as the Archbishop of Canterbury during the reign of Charles I. Benson explores Laud's upbringing, education, and rise to power within the Church of England, as well as his controversial actions as Archbishop, which included his support of the King's divine right to rule and his attempts to enforce religious conformity. The book also delves into Laud's eventual downfall, as he was impeached by Parliament and ultimately executed for his role in the King's policies. Benson's study provides a comprehensive look at one of the most fascinating and controversial figures in English religious history, and offers insights into the political and religious climate of the seventeenth century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
