1641 NEW DISCOVERY OF PRELATES TYRANNY ANTIQUE IN ENGLISH

1641 NEW DISCOVERY OF PRELATES TYRANNY ANTIQUE IN ENGLISH

A New Discovery of the Prelates Tyranny, In their late prosecutions of Mr. William Pryn, an eminent Lawyer;

Dr. John Bastwick, a learned Physitian;

and Mr. Henry Burton, a reverent Divine...

London: Printed for M.S.; 1641

Title-page printed within typographical border, and with woodcut initials and typographical head- and tail-pieces.

Original brown sheep, ruled in blind, rebacked, tips renewed; minor toning

- ESTC R13582; Wing P-4018-

Size 5 3/4 by 7 1/3 inches

Text in English

"New Discovery of the Prelates Tyranny" is a pamphlet by William Prynne, criticizing the Church of England's actions against him, John Bastwick, and Henry Burton, focusing on their prosecutions and the perceived tyranny of the prelates.

The pamphlet's full title is "A New Discovery of the Prelates Tyranny in their Late Prosecutions of Mr. William Pryn, an Eminent Lawyer; Dr. John Bastwick, a Learned Physitian; and Mr. Henry Burton, a Reverend Divine".

It was written by William Prynne, a prominent lawyer and author known for his Puritan views.

The pamphlet was a response to the harsh punishments Prynne, Bastwick, and Burton faced for criticizing the Church of England and its policies, particularly under the leadership of William Laud.

The pamphlet detailed the perceived tyranny of the prelates (high-ranking clergy) in their prosecutions of Prynne, Bastwick, and Burton, arguing that their actions were unjust and oppressive.

This pamphlet was a significant piece of Puritan literature, contributing to the growing unrest and dissent against the Church of England and the monarchy during the English Civil War period.

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