History A-Level
Council of Troubles
What Council of Troubles means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Council of Troubles
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
An extraordinary tribunal with wide powers and use of informers, used to prosecute heresy and rebellion.
Topics that use Council of Troubles
- Alva and Orange, 1567–73 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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