Perhaps we might say, to coin two modern phrases, that Nicholas Sander saw his principal aims in the Schismatis Anglicani as: to call out Henry VIII and his supporters for their actions, which had such far-reaching consequences—and to speak truth to power. He has been an influential voice in historiography and Catholic historical and theological writing for over 450 years, and was a doughty and dynamic New College man. Three newly acquired early printings of his most famous work now strengthen our rare book holdings, as they most fittingly find their home in our library.

New College Library, Oxford, BT1.12.2 [detail]

New College Library and Archives, Oxford