History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the French Revolution — Volume 2

A comprehensive survey of the Catholic Church's institutional, doctrinal, and political developments from the Renaissance through the era leading up to the French Revolution, combining national case studies with wider ecclesiastical analysis. The work examines the rise of royal absolutism in Tudor England and its impact on church–state relations, parliamentary manipulation, and the severing of papal jurisdiction; evaluates claims about clerical corruption and popular religiosity while noting genuine abuses; and traces the influence of humanist learning on education, reform movements, and the governance of the Church during a period of profound change.