Complex sentence: In 1618 his "History of Tithes", although only published after submission to the censor and licensing, caused anxiety among the bishops and provoked the intervention of the king.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1618 his "History of Tithes" appeared. Although it was only published after submission to the censor and licensing, this dissertation on the historical basis of the tithe system caused anxiety among the bishops and provoked the intervention of the king.