Rise & Fall of Thomas Cromwell

Henry VIII's Most Faithful Servant

Biography & Memoir, Royalty, Historical
Cover of the book Rise & Fall of Thomas Cromwell by John Schofield, The History Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: John Schofield ISBN: 9780752472928
Publisher: The History Press Publication: October 21, 2011
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author: John Schofield
ISBN: 9780752472928
Publisher: The History Press
Publication: October 21, 2011
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English

An authoritative biography of one of the most important figures of the English Reformation who rose from humble beginnings to become Henry VIII's chief minister Thomas Cromwell wielded enormous power while he retained the king's favor, but the failure of Henry's marriage to Anne of Cleves, which Cromwell had arranged, led to his swift downfall and execution. This biography reveals that the popular image of him as a blood-stained henchman is largely fictional. Detailed research into contemporary sources illuminates his brilliant mind and his love for and patronage of the arts and humanities, while short case studies shed new light on his relations with, and his reputation among, Henry VIII's subjects. The final part narrates the drama of his downfall, and the king's posthumous exoneration of the "most faithful servant he ever had."

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

An authoritative biography of one of the most important figures of the English Reformation who rose from humble beginnings to become Henry VIII's chief minister Thomas Cromwell wielded enormous power while he retained the king's favor, but the failure of Henry's marriage to Anne of Cleves, which Cromwell had arranged, led to his swift downfall and execution. This biography reveals that the popular image of him as a blood-stained henchman is largely fictional. Detailed research into contemporary sources illuminates his brilliant mind and his love for and patronage of the arts and humanities, while short case studies shed new light on his relations with, and his reputation among, Henry VIII's subjects. The final part narrates the drama of his downfall, and the king's posthumous exoneration of the "most faithful servant he ever had."

More books from The History Press

Cover of the book President Mary McAleese by John Schofield
Cover of the book D-Day 1944 by John Schofield
Cover of the book A History of Luton by John Schofield
Cover of the book Haunted Stirling by John Schofield
Cover of the book Battle of Marston Moor 1644 by John Schofield
Cover of the book Oxfordshire by John Schofield
Cover of the book Spying for the Raj by John Schofield
Cover of the book Worth the Detour by John Schofield
Cover of the book Woods & People by John Schofield
Cover of the book Gloucestershire Folk Tales by John Schofield
Cover of the book Darlington in 100 Dates by John Schofield
Cover of the book Glastonbury, the Templars, and the Sovran Shroud by John Schofield
Cover of the book Greater Manchester Murders by John Schofield
Cover of the book My Boyhood War by John Schofield
Cover of the book Green Man in Britain by John Schofield
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy