Pietas Mariana Britannica: A History Of English Devotion To The Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother Of God is a book written by Edmund Waterton in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of English devotion to the Virgin Mary. It covers the period from the early Christian era up to the 19th century, and explores the various forms of Marian devotion that have been practiced in England throughout the centuries. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Marian devotion. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of the Virgin Mary and her role in Christian theology. The subsequent chapters examine the different forms of Marian devotion that have been practiced in England, including the veneration of Mary as the Queen of Heaven, the use of Marian imagery in art and literature, and the establishment of Marian shrines and pilgrimage sites. Throughout the book, Waterton also explores the political and social contexts in which Marian devotion has flourished in England. He discusses the role of the Virgin Mary in English Catholicism during the Reformation, as well as the resurgence of Marian devotion in the 19th century. Overall, Pietas Mariana Britannica provides a detailed and insightful account of the history of English devotion to the Virgin Mary. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Catholicism in England, as well as for those interested in the history of Marian devotion more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.