Isbn: 9781331867883 - simon fish, of gray's inn, gentleman: a supplication for the beggars; (spring of 1529;) (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a remarkable historical account of the vast social, political, and economic power held by the Church in 16th-century England. The author, a lawyer, boldly denounces the Church's corruption and avarice, arguing that its priests and monks were growing rich through extortion and manipulative religious practices. At the heart of the book lies the accusation that the Catholic Church has departed from its original teachings, placing monetary gain above the true teachings of Christ. The book delves into contemporary social and economic issues, such as widespread poverty and the devastating impact of the Church's financial exploitation on England's common people and its governance by its monarch. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…