Commonwealth and the English Reformation

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Focusing on the Vale of Gloucester, this book explores the intricate political relationships among local gentry, city leaders, reformers, MPs, and royal court officials during the Reformation. It reveals how commonwealth ideology united these influential figures in pursuit of Protestant reform, highlighting their dual motivations of personal gain and commitment to the public good. By addressing previously overlooked aspects of Reformation scholarship, it offers a fresh perspective on the social and political dynamics that shaped this transformative period.