This historical text offers a comprehensive account of the Church in England, from its early beginnings to the present day. Translated by J. Stevenson, this volume brings together the work of many Church historians to create a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important institutions in English history. This is essential reading for anyone interested in religious history or the Church of England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.