Abstract

Introduction Chronology Glossary 'Vain, stupid, profane games.' Medieval attitudes to the playing of sports on the Sabbath and other holy days The Impact of the Break with Rome The Reign of Elizabeth I and the battle over the Lord's Day James I's 'dancing book' and the politicisation of 'Saint Sabbath' Book of Sports - and the reign of Charles I: From a 'pious Statue' to 'bloody civil war' Enforcement and Reaction: choosing between the 'Commandments of God and Man' Conclusion Appendix: The text of the 1633 - Book of Sports Notes and references Bibliography Index

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