Routledge - The Correspondence of Reginald Pole: Volume 1

Explore a major historical resource with The Correspondence of Reginald Pole: Volume 1. This volume covers the years 1518 to 1546, tracing his life from his beginnings to his role as Legate of Viterbo. As a cardinal and Archbishop of Canterbury, Reginald Pole stood at the center of 16th-century reform controversies. He was a prominent leader of the reform group in the Roman Church and a notable antagonist of Henry VIII. This scholarly work is part of the St Andrews Studies in Reformation History. It provides access to a vast collection of correspondence that serves as a primary source for historians studying England, Catholic Europe, and the early Reformation. By examining these documents, researchers gain a deeper understanding of both secular and ecclesiastical political history. The collection offers a window into the spiritual motives and political actions of one of the most significant figures of the mid-16th century.