The trials of Margaret Clitherow: persecution, martyrdom and the politics of sanctity in Elizabethan England
by Lake, Peter; Questier, Michael C.
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BookPublisher: Continuum 2011ISBN: 9781441104366; 1441104364.Classification number: 272.7092 LAKSubject(s): Clitherowe -1586 | Clitherowe -1586 -- Trials, litigation, etc | Catholic Church -- History -- 16th century | Martyrdom -- Christianity | Persecution -- England -- History -- 16th century | Church and state -- England -- History -- 16th century | Church and state -- Catholic Church -- History -- 16th century | England -- Church history -- 16th centurySubject: The story of Margaret Clitherow, a Catholic martyr, represents one of the most important yet troubling events in history. Her trial, execution and subsequent legend have provoked controversy ever since it became a cause celebre in the time of Elizabeth I. This work explores the complicated and controversial story of her demise.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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| Book - Adult Paperback | Crosby Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 272.7092 LAK (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 002753420X | |||
| Book - Adult Paperback | Southport Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 272.7092 LAK (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 002775916X |
Includes bibliographical references and index
The story of Margaret Clitherow, a Catholic martyr, represents one of the most important yet troubling events in history. Her trial, execution and subsequent legend have provoked controversy ever since it became a cause celebre in the time of Elizabeth I. This work explores the complicated and controversial story of her demise.
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