ENGL 309B Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: English Civil War, Human Settlement, Protestant Reformation
19 Oct 2016
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Pamphlets spread easily, don"t have as much ethos, but allows her to have a sort of underground ethos. Political dissent was often spread using this method. Most of the gains in literacy in the 17th century are amongst men in townships. Not really in rural areas, nor for women. Female literacy is about 20%, up from 10% Literacy is erratic based on class and location. If you are poor, you likely are not literate. Henry 8th wants a divorce from his wife, catherine of eragon. King is head of the church, not the pope. Object to the too power and anglican church. Church of england too much like the catholic church. Puritans, plain living and liberal interpretation of the bible. Nobility supports the crown "cause that"s where their power lies. Model army, model of discipline for many years to come. Places where people around the world sent their children to get their educations.
