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CHAPTER I
THE PROTESTANT REVOLUTION
1540-1553
Cromwell and the Monarchy.
At the death of Cromwell the success of his policy was complete. The Monarchy had reached the height of its power. The old liberties of England lay prostrate at the feet of the king. The Lords were cowed and spiritless; the House of Commons was filled with the creatures of the Court and degraded into an engine of tyranny. Royal proclamations were taking the place... more...