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An abridgement of the book of acts and monuments of the ChurchAn abridgement of the booke of acts and monumentes of the Church
An abridgement of the book of acts and monuments of the Church: written by that Reverend Father, Master John Fox: and now abridged by Timothy Bright, Doctor of Physic, for such as either through want of leisure, or ability have not the use of so necessary an historyAn abridgement of the booke of acts and monumentes of the Church: written by that Reuerend Father, Maister Iohn Fox: and now abridged by Timothe Bright, Doctour of Phisicke, for such as either through want of leysure, or abilitie haue not the vse of so necessary an history
London: printed by I. Windet, 1589
Volume 1 › Book 4: The fourth book.Volume 1 › Book 4: The fourth booke.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
This king, though his dominions were greater then ever ⟨p. 171⟩before him, yet never put task on his subjects, nor upon the spirituality any first fruits, or appropriations of benefices, & yet his treasure after his death amounted to 900000. 1pounds, besides Jewels and furniture.
This king, though his dominions were greater then euer ⟨p. 171⟩before him, yet neuer put taske on his subiects, nor vpon the spiritualtie any first fruits, or appropriations of benefices, & yet his treasure after his death amounted to 900000. 1pounds, besides Iewels and furniture.
- 1No task, nor first fruits.No taske, nor first fruites.
Anno 1181. §1181The archbishop died, and his goods came to the king, which extended to 11000. pounds, beside plate.
This king died, after he had lived with estimation of great valour and wisdom in the government 35. years.1