The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII

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The King's claim--The obstinacy of Catherine--The Court at Dunstable--Judgment given by Cranmer--Debate in the Spanish Council of State--Objections to armed interference--The English opposition--Warning given to Chapuys--Chapuys and the Privy Council--Conversation with Cromwell--Coronation of Anne Boleyn-- Discussions at Rome--Bull supra Attentatis--Confusion of the Catholic Powers--Libels against Henry--Personal history of Cromwell--Birth of Elizabeth--The King's disappointment--Bishop Fisher desires the introduction of a Spanish army into England-- Growth of Lutheranism 218