The Pilgrimage of Grace, 1536-1537, and the Exeter Conspiracy, 1538 V1 is a historical book written by Madeleine Hope Dodds in 1915. The book covers two significant events in English history during the reign of King Henry VIII. The first event, the Pilgrimage of Grace, was a rebellion that took place in northern England in 1536-1537. The rebellion was led by Catholic nobles and commoners who opposed the king's religious reforms and the dissolution of monasteries. The book provides a detailed account of the rebellion, including its causes, leaders, and outcome.The second event, the Exeter Conspiracy, took place in 1538 and involved a plot to overthrow the king and replace him with his cousin, Reginald Pole. The conspiracy was led by members of the Courtenay family, who were also Catholic and opposed the king's religious policies. The book provides a comprehensive account of the conspiracy, including its origins, participants, and eventual failure.The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering the Pilgrimage of Grace and the second volume covering the Exeter Conspiracy. The author draws on contemporary sources, including letters and official documents, to provide a detailed and accurate account of these two significant events in English history. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the Tudor period and the religious and political upheavals that occurred during this time.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.