The Stripping of the Altars: Traditional Religion in England, 1400-1580

Eamon Duffy The Stripping of the Altars Reviews Summary

Ratings Breakdown

Rated 4.6 by 227 people

Pros from Reviews

  • Engaging storytelling
  • Thorough research
  • Challenging perspectives
  • Valuable historical resource
  • Readable and engrossing
  • Rich in primary sources
  • Corrective to previous histories

Cons from Reviews

  • One-sided perspective
  • Lengthy and dense read
  • Requires prior knowledge
  • Limited Protestant viewpoint

Notable Features

700 pages
2nd edition
English language
High customer rating
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