Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

pt. 1 Academic prelude: Simple esquire, 1489-1503-- Cambridge years, 1503-29

pt. 2 The King's good servant: Campaign to end a marriage, 1527-33-- The reign of Queen Anne, 1533-6-- From Anne Boleyn to Thomas Cromwell, 1535-7-- A 'Reformed' Church, 1535-9-- Salvaging the cause, 1539-42-- A problem of survival, 1542-6

pt. 3 The years of opportunity: Welcoming King Josiah, 1546-9-- 1549, Commotion in church and commonwealth-- Building a Protestant Church, 1550-52

pt. 4 Finding immortality: Paradise betrayed, 1552-3-- Condemned, 1553-6-- Aftermath and retrospect