Characters of the Reformation
Fr Longenecker’s take on Hilaire Belloc’s classic
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Characters of the Reformation – 11 – Mary Stuart
The tragic legitimate Queen of England was Mary Stuart - otherwise known as Mary Queen of Scots. Belloc tells her dramatic story pithily and sympathetically. If you enjoy these podcasts why not let others [...]
Characters of the Reformation 10 – Elizabeth I
Henry VIII's daughter by Anne Boleyn succeeded to the throne after the short reign of her half sister Mary Tudor. As you might imagine, Belloc has little good to say about her and takes [...]
Characters of the Reformation 9 – Mary Tudor
Mary Tudor - known by her enemies as "Bloody Mary" was more sinned against than sinning. Belloc explains the difficulties and tragedies of Henry and Catherine of Aragon's ill fated daughter.
Characters of the Reformation 8 – Thomas Cranmer
As you can imagine, Hilaire Belloc hasn't got much time for Thomas Cranmer. He brings to light Cranmer's cowardice, skulduggery and scheming nature. I hope you are enjoying this Church history series. If you [...]
Characters of the Reformation 7 – Pope Clement VII
Pope Clement was one of the Medici popes--more a weak man than a wicked one, but the one who had to navigate through the Lutheran Revolution, the Sack of Rome (he escaped dressed in [...]
Characters of the Reformation 6 – St Thomas More
This is one of Belloc's best chapters in the book. He steps over the external facts of Thomas More's life and martyrdom and focusses on the internal struggles. This chapter is a good reminder [...]