Cavendish's Life Of Wolsey

Cavendish's Life of Wolsey is a biographical work written by George Cavendish about the life and career of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, a prominent figure in the court of King Henry VIII of England. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering Wolsey's rise to power and his role as the king's chief advisor, while the second part focuses on his downfall and eventual death. Cavendish, who was Wolsey's personal attendant and close friend, provides a detailed account of the cardinal's life, including his education, his rise to power as Lord Chancellor, his efforts to secure a papal annulment of Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon, and his eventual fall from grace due to his failure to secure the annulment and his perceived arrogance and greed. Throughout the book, Cavendish paints a vivid portrait of Wolsey, describing his personality, habits, and mannerisms, as well as his relationships with other members of the court. He also provides insights into the political and religious climate of the time, including the tensions between England and the Catholic Church, and the growing influence of Protestantism.Overall, Cavendish's Life of Wolsey is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on one of the most important figures of the Tudor era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original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.