The life of Thomas More

Ackroyd, Peter 1949-

The life of Thomas More - Vintage 1999 - ix, 434 p., [16] p. of plates

Includes bibliographical references and index

Peter Ackroyd investigates the paradox of Thomas More, the 'man for all seasons'. As the friend of Henry VIII he travelled across Europe to negotiate on his behalf before his own silence on the King's marriage to Boleyn led to disgrace & execution.

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More 1478-1535 Saint Thomas


Christian philosophers--England--Biography
Christian martyrs--England--Biography


Great Britain--History--Henry VIII, 1509-1547

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