Routledge Archbishop Pole - The Archbishops of Canterbury Series

This scholarly exploration examines the life, work and writings of Archbishop Pole, with particular focus on his final years as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1556 to 1558. John Edwards integrates Pole's English and Continental European experiences within their historical context, offering insights relevant to contemporary issues. The book traces Pole's English life through his exile in the 1530s and his return to England from 1554 to 1558, examining his complex genealogical and emotional relationships with both Henry VIII and Mary I. By stressing the formative events and character of Pole's earlier years alongside his later ecclesiastical leadership, this volume provides a comprehensive reassessment of one of Canterbury's most significant archbishops during a pivotal period of English religious history.