Thomas Cromwell: The Rise and Fall of Henry VIII's Most Notorious Minister
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- Synopsis
- The son of a brewer, Thomas Cromwell rose from obscurity to become the confidant of the King and one of the most influ ential men in British history. Cromwell drafted the law that allowed Henry VIII to divorce his first wife and marry Anne Boleyn, setting into motion the brutal Pro testant Reformation. Over the course of his career, Cromwell amassed a fortune through bribery and theft, and created many enemies along the way. His fall was spectacular—beheaded out side the Tower of London, his boiled head was placed on a spike above the London Bridge.Rich in incident and colorful detail, this is narrative history at its finest.
- Copyright:
- 2007
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 368 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781429919708
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780312577940
- Publisher:
- ST. MARTIN'S PUBLISHING GROUP
- Date of Addition:
- 08/06/24
- Copyrighted By:
- Robert Hutchinson.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.