An annotated collection of letters, documents, and legal records shedding light on the religious and political controversies of late Tudor England. The materials focus on the Church of England's efforts to enforce uniformity in doctrine and worship, and the resistance it encountered from recusant Catholics and radical Protestant sects. The editor provides valuable historical context and commentary to guide readers through the complex legal and theological issues at stake. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the religious and political history of early modern England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.