Cardinal Pole V3 - William Harrison Ainsworth - Bog

Cardinal Pole V3: Or The Days Of Philip And Mary, A Historical Romance is a novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth and published in 1863. The book tells the story of the reign of Philip and Mary in England, focusing on the life of Cardinal Pole, a key figure in the Catholic Church during this time.The novel is set in the mid-16th century, during the reign of Mary I, who was determined to restore Catholicism to England after her father, Henry VIII, had broken away from the Catholic Church. Cardinal Pole, who was a distant relative of Henry VIII, was sent to England by the Pope to negotiate with Mary and try to bring about a reconciliation between England and the Catholic Church.The story follows Cardinal Pole as he navigates the treacherous political landscape of Tudor England, dealing with scheming courtiers, religious fanatics, and the ever-present threat of execution for heresy. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including the infamous Queen Mary, her husband King Philip of Spain, and the rebellious Protestant leader, Thomas Wyatt.The novel is a historical romance, which means that it includes elements of love and passion alongside the historical events. There are several romantic subplots, including a forbidden love affair between a Catholic noblewoman and a Protestant rebel.Overall, Cardinal Pole V3: Or The Days Of Philip And Mary, A Historical Romance is a richly detailed and engaging novel that brings to life a fascinating period in English history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Tudor England, Catholicism, or historical romance.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.