This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 2; Original Published by: J. Hodges in 1890 in 635 pages; Subjects: Monasticism and religious orders; Secularization; Church and state; Biography & Autobiography / Royalty; History / Europe / Great Britain; Religion / Christianity / History; Religion / Institutions & Organizations; Religion / Religion, Politics & State; Religion / Monasticism; Religion / Theology; Religion / Christian Church / History;