Martin Marprelate Tracts

Discover the captivating world of the Martin Marprelate Tracts, a collection of the most renowned satires from the English Renaissance, penned by the insightful Joseph L. Black. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2011, this paperback edition spans 438 pages and offers a fully annotated and modernized interpretation of these scandalously witty and irreverent works.

Delve into the rich background, sources, and production of the tracts, as well as their authorship and the impact they had on the seventeenth-century landscape. This edition not only brings to life the humor and audacity of the original texts but also provides a comprehensive introduction that enhances your understanding of their significance in church history and the Church of England.

Perfect for those interested in 16th-century literature and the evolution of religious discourse in Great Britain, the Martin Marprelate Tracts is an essential read for history enthusiasts and literature lovers alike.