The Register Of Richard Fox, While Bishop Of Bath And Wells, 1492-1494 - Edmund Chisholm Batten - Bog

The book titled ""The Register of Richard Fox, While Bishop of Bath and Wells, 1492-1494: With a Life of Bishop Fox"" is a historical account of the life and times of Richard Fox, who served as the Bishop of Bath and Wells in the years 1492-1494. The book is written by Edmund Chisholm Batten and was first published in 1889. The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains the official register of Richard Fox, which includes various documents and records relating to his tenure as Bishop of Bath and Wells. These documents provide a valuable insight into the administrative and ecclesiastical affairs of the diocese during this period. The register includes information on the appointments of priests, the granting of licenses, and the administration of church property.The second part of the book is a biography of Richard Fox. It provides a detailed account of his life, from his early years as a student at Oxford to his rise to prominence as a bishop and statesman. The biography also explores Fox's role in the political and religious events of his time, including his relationship with King Henry VII and his involvement in the establishment of Oxford University.Overall, ""The Register of Richard Fox, While Bishop of Bath and Wells, 1492-1494: With a Life of Bishop Fox"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Church of England, as well as the political and social history of England during the late 15th century.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.