The great English author and historian Sir Walter Besant wrote a historical fiction titled "For Faith and Freedom." Published in 1889, the novel examines themes of political intrigue, personal sacrifice, and religious persecution set in 16th-century England under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The story revolves around Anthony Underhill, the main character, a young man of aristocratic birth who becomes a Catholic during an era when Protestantism predominates in England. The conflict between religions and the fight for religious liberty during the Elizabethan period provide a background against which the story is told. Anthony gets entangled in a number of schemes and conspiracies due to his dedication to his Catholic faith, which thrusts him into a dangerous and fascinating world. The fictional account of Anthony's political and personal challenges is interwoven with historical events, such as the Babington Plot and Mary, Queen of Scots' execution. Besant's "For Faith and Freedom" examines the decisions people make in the name of their beliefs and dives into the nuances of religious strife. The book also sheds light on Elizabethan England's social and political climate, when religious loyalty frequently meant the difference between life and death.

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For Faith And Freedom

Publisher

BoD – Books on Demand

ISBN

9361157191

Language

en

Release

2024-01-02

Pages

382

Categories

Fiction / Historical / General

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About the Author

WALTER BESANT

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