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Life And Writings Of Thomas More: Lord Chancellor Of England And Martyr Under Henry VIII (1891)

Life And Writings Of Thomas More: Lord Chancellor Of England And Martyr Under Henry VIII (1891)

Bridgett, Thomas Edward

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ISBN10: 116543718X
ISBN13: 9781165437184
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 508
Weight: 1.48
Height: 1.02 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Life And Writings Of Thomas More: Lord Chancellor Of England And Martyr Under Henry VIII (1891) written by Thomas Edward Bridgett is a comprehensive biography of Thomas More, one of the most notable figures in English history. More was a lawyer, philosopher, statesman, and a devout Catholic who served as Lord Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII. He was also a prolific writer and his most famous work is Utopia, a book that describes an ideal society.The book provides a detailed account of More's life, starting from his childhood and education, his early career as a lawyer, his political rise to become the Lord Chancellor, and his eventual downfall and execution for refusing to accept Henry VIII's divorce and break with the Catholic Church. The book also explores More's religious beliefs and his role in the Reformation in England.Bridgett's biography is based on extensive research and includes many primary sources, including More's own writings, letters, and speeches. The book also includes a comprehensive analysis of More's literary works, including his poetry, letters, and his famous book Utopia.Overall, Life And Writings Of Thomas More: Lord Chancellor Of England And Martyr Under Henry VIII is an informative and insightful biography that provides a comprehensive understanding of the life and legacy of one of England's most celebrated figures.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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