First published in 1930, this book contains the text of three political tracts written by Stephen Gardiner in the original Latin with a facing-page English translation. The three pieces are as follows: 'Gardiner's Tract on Fisher's Execution', 'The Oration of True Obedience' and 'Gardiner's Answer to Bucer'. A detailed editorial introduction and comprehensive notes are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the works of Gardiner and British political history.
Introduction; Additional note; Note for the reader; Gardiner's address to the legates; The Pope's brief to Francis I; Gardiner's tract on Fisher's execution; The oration of true obedience; Gardiner's answer to Bucer; Analytical index of names.