The Institution of the Archpriest Blackwell (1916)

The Institution of the Archpriest Blackwell is a historical book written by John Hungerford Pollen in 1916. The book is a study of the controversy surrounding the appointment of an Archpriest for the English Catholic community in the late 16th century. The controversy arose due to the conflict between the secular clergy and the Jesuits over the appointment of the Archpriest. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the appointment of George Blackwell as the Archpriest and the subsequent fallout from the appointment. The author examines the political and religious factors that contributed to the controversy and provides insights into the personalities involved. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the English Catholic Church and the religious conflicts of the late 16th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.