In this episode, we’ll explore the religious turmoil in England leading up to Elizabeth I’s reign. We’ll discuss Henry VIII’s break from the Catholic Church, Edward VI’s push for Protestant reforms, and Mary I’s return to Catholicism. We’ll examine how these rapid shifts created instability and conflict, leaving Elizabeth with the challenge of unifying a divided nation. Finally, we’ll look at how the redistribution of Catholic land added to the complexity of religious tensions in England.

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