""A History Of The Martin Marprelate Controversy In The Reign Of Queen Elizabeth"" is a historical book written by William Maskell. The book chronicles the controversial religious pamphlets that were published in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The pamphlets, which were written by an unknown author under the pseudonym Martin Marprelate, challenged the authority of the Anglican Church and its bishops. The controversy surrounding the pamphlets led to a crackdown on dissent and the imprisonment of several individuals. Maskell's book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the controversy, the publication of the pamphlets, and the subsequent reaction from the authorities. The book also explores the wider political and religious context of the time, including the tensions between the Anglican and Puritan factions within the Church of England. Overall, ""A History Of The Martin Marprelate Controversy In The Reign Of Queen Elizabeth"" offers a fascinating insight into a little-known period of English history and the challenges faced by those who dared to challenge the established order.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.