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The Life Of Cardinal Wolsey, With Explanatory Notes (1903)

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The Life of Cardinal Wolsey is a historical biography written by Mandell Creighton and published in 1903. The book chronicles the life and career of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, a prominent figure in the court of King Henry VIII during the 16th century. The author provides a detailed account of Wolsey's rise to power, his role in the English Reformation, and his ultimate downfall. Creighton also includes explanatory notes throughout the text to provide context and clarify historical events and figures.The book offers a nuanced portrayal of Wolsey, highlighting his strengths as a statesman and administrator, as well as his flaws and shortcomings. The author also explores the complex political and religious landscape of Tudor England, providing insight into the factors that shaped Wolsey's career and ultimately led to his downfall.Overall, The Life of Cardinal Wolsey is a well-researched and engaging historical biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most intriguing 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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164098621
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 348
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x18 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 467 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 26. november 2024
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The Life of Cardinal Wolsey is a historical biography written by Mandell Creighton and published in 1903. The book chronicles the life and career of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, a prominent figure in the court of King Henry VIII during the 16th century. The author provides a detailed account of Wolsey's rise to power, his role in the English Reformation, and his ultimate downfall. Creighton also includes explanatory notes throughout the text to provide context and clarify historical events and figures.The book offers a nuanced portrayal of Wolsey, highlighting his strengths as a statesman and administrator, as well as his flaws and shortcomings. The author also explores the complex political and religious landscape of Tudor England, providing insight into the factors that shaped Wolsey's career and ultimately led to his downfall.Overall, The Life of Cardinal Wolsey is a well-researched and engaging historical biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most intriguing 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.

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