Queen and the Heretic: How two women changed the religion of England

This book explores the lives of Catherine Parr and Anne Askew, two remarkable women from different social strata in Tudor England, who were united by their love for learning and Protestantism, which threatened their lives. Catherine Parr, the last queen of a powerful monarch, survived, while Anne Askew, the only woman to be racked, was burned to death.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 224 pages
\n Publication date: 20 April 2018
\n Publisher: Lion Hudson Ltd
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Two remarkable women, Catherine Parr and Anne Askew, are the subjects of this dual biography. While Catherine Parr was the final queen of a powerful monarch, Anne Askew hailed from a rural background in Lincolnshire. Despite their disparate backgrounds, both women shared a passion for the new learning and a commitment to Protestantism, which put their lives in jeopardy.

Both Catherine Parr and Anne Askew left behind writings that provide a window into their faith and experiences. Powerful men at court sought to undermine Catherine Parr's reign, using Anne Askew's notoriety as a tool in their efforts. While Queen Catherine Parr managed to survive, Anne Askew became the only woman to be subjected to the brutal punishment of being racked and burned to death.

This book delves into the lives of Catherine Parr and Anne Askew, shedding light on the way of life for women from different social strata in Tudor England. It explores their challenges, triumphs, and the complex social and political landscape of their time. Through their stories, we gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and contradictions of the Tudor era and the remarkable women who inhabited it.

\n Weight: 242g\n
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780745968827\n
Edition number: New ed\n