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The principal object of his major work, The History of England, is to emphasise the disastrous effects of the Reformation.

The book was later expanded by the author and the title changed to reflect the period covered.

As each additional volume appeared the Historys reputation increased, while Lingard continued to revise and improve the whole work.

Most of the earnings from this project and his other writings were directed towards the educating of students to the priesthood.