History A-Level

The 'Via Media' (Middle Way)

What The 'Via Media' (Middle Way) means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.

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An approach offered by the settlement to reconcile conflicting groups.

AQA · 2D Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529– c1570 – The establishment of the Church of England, 1558–c1570 (A-level only) (study guide)

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2D Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529– c1570 – The establishment of the Church of England, 1558–c1570 (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)

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