The Life Of William Sancroft V1: Archbishop Of Canterbury (1821)

By George D'Oyly

Book Overview

The Life of William Sancroft V1: Archbishop of Canterbury is a biography written by George D'Oyly and originally published in 1821. The book tells the story of William Sancroft, who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1677 to 1691. Sancroft was a prominent figure in the Church of England during a tumultuous period in English history, including the reign of James II and the Glorious Revolution. The biography covers Sancroft's early life and education, his rise to prominence in the church, and his tenure as Archbishop of Canterbury. It also explores Sancroft's role in the political and religious conflicts of his time, including his opposition to James II's attempts to promote Catholicism in England. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering Sancroft's life up until his appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury. The second volume, which was published separately, covers the remainder of his life and includes a detailed account of his involvement in the Glorious Revolution. Overall, The Life of William Sancroft V1 provides a comprehensive look at the life and career of one of the most important figures in the Church of England during the seventeenth century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Church of England, the political and religious conflicts of the seventeenth century, or the life of William Sancroft himself.With An Appendix, Containing Fur Praedestinatus, Modern Policies, And Three Sermons By Archbishop Sancroft, Also, A Life Of The Learned Henry Wharton, And Two Letters Of Dr. Sanderson. In Two 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165130890
• ISBN13: 9781165130894
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 490 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"