Cassell's History of England, Vol. 2 (of 8) From the Wars of the Roses to the Great Rebellion

CHAPTER IX.

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REIGN OF HENRY VIII. (_concluded_).

Divorce of Anne of Cleves--Catherine Howard's Marriage and Death--Fresh Persecutions--Welsh Affairs--The Irish Insurrection and its Suppression--Scottish Affairs--Catholic Opposition to Henry--Outbreak of War--Battle of Solway Moss--French and English Parties in Scotland--Escape of Beaton--Triumph of the French Party--Treaty between England and Germany--Henry's Sixth Marriage--Campaign in France--Expedition against Scotland--Capture of Edinburgh--Fresh Attempt on England--Cardinal Beaton and Wishart--Death of the Cardinal--Struggle between the two Parties in England--Death of Henry 183