The Reformation was to have momentous consequences for the History of Europe, dividing the Christian church into two rival camps made up of Catholics and Protestants. In England, the Reformation received its first major boost when Henry VIII broke with Rome but its roots went much deeper. Have a look at these two Timelines TV videos: The first on
Henry VIII's split from Rome and the second on some of the
background to the Reformation. The
BBC also gives a valuable outline of this relgious revolution.