Introduction [excerpts] I have chosen to write about William Laud because I believe a revaluation of his career is in order. I do not intend this discussion to be an apology for Laud's career or a justification of his actions.... I have found that Laud is given too much criticism for religious reform during the [Caroline] period.... This thesis will also demonstrate that Laud was not as tyrannical as generally believed.... In order to guide my discussion I formulated several questions that I...