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William Cardinal Allen: Founder of the Seminaries is a book written by Bede Camm and published in 1908. The book is a biography of William Allen, an English Catholic cardinal who lived during the 16th century. Allen was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during a time when England was undergoing significant religious upheaval. The book explores Allen's life and his contributions to the establishment of Catholic seminaries in Europe.The book begins with an overview of Allen's early life, including his education at Oxford and his conversion to Catholicism. It then goes on to detail his work as a priest and theologian, including his involvement in the English College in Rome and his role in the Counter-Reformation.The book also explores Allen's efforts to establish Catholic seminaries in Europe, which were intended to train English priests who could then return to England and minister to the Catholic population there. The seminaries were established in Douai, France, and later in Rome, and were instrumental in maintaining the Catholic faith in England during a time when it was under threat.Throughout the book, Camm provides a detailed account of Allen's life and work, drawing on a wide range of sources to provide a comprehensive picture of this important figure in English Catholic history. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church in England and the role of William Allen in shaping that history.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.