There is no recognised corpus of binding law globally applicable to all churches in the Anglican Communion. This book makes available a comparative study of the constitutions, canons, and other forms of law of Anglican churches worldwide.

England on Edge traces the collapse of the government of Charles I, the disintegration of the established church, and the accompanying cultural panic that led to civil war. Focused on the years 1640 to 1642, it examines social and religious turmoil and the emergence of an unrestrained popular press. Hundreds of people not normally seen in historical surveys make appearances here, in a drama much larger than the struggle of king and parliament.