Thomas Cromwell: The untold story of Henry VIII's most faithful servant by Tracy Borman (Paperback, 2015)

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But who was the real Cromwell?. The architect of England's break with the Roman Catholic Church and the dissolution of the monasteries, he oversaw seismic changes in England's history. Influential in securing Henry's controversial divorce from Catherine of Aragon, many believe he was also the ruthless force behind Anne Boleyn's downfall and subsequent execution.

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Thomas Cromwell's life has made gripping reading for millions through Hilary Mantel's bestselling novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies. But who was the real Cromwell? In this major new biography, leading historian Tracy Borman examines the life, loves and legacy of the man who changed the shape of England forever. Born a lowly tavern keeper's son, Cromwell rose swiftly through the ranks to become Henry VIII's right hand man, and one of the most powerful figures in Tudor history. The architect of England's break with the Roman Catholic Church and the dissolution of the monasteries, he oversaw seismic changes in England's history. Influential in securing Henry's controversial divorce from Catherine of Aragon, many believe he was also the ruthless force behind Anne Boleyn's downfall and subsequent execution. Although for years he has been reviled as a Machiavellian schemer who stopped at nothing in his quest for power, Thomas Cromwell was also a loving husband, father and guardian, a witty and generous host, and a loyal and devoted servant. With fresh research and new insights into Cromwell's family life, his household and his close relationships, Tracy Borman Tracy Borman tells the true story of Henry VIII's most faithful servant.

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PublisherHodder & Stoughton
ISBN-139781444782882
eBay Product ID (ePID)213193960

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Number of Pages480 Pages
Publication NameThomas Cromwell: the Untold Story of Henry Viii's Most Faithful Servant
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHistory
Publication Year2015
TypeTextbook
AuthorTracy Borman
Subject AreaBiographies & True Stories
FormatPaperback

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Item Height198 mm
Item Weight360 g
Item Width128 mm

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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorTracy Borman

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  • Excellent history of Tudor times

    I enjoyed this book - it's a real page turner. Boman has done painstaking research which enabled me to get to know this complex man - Thomas Cromwell. Also superb information about Henry V111 and the class system in Tudor times. Lots of detail that I found fascinating about the actual clothing you could or could not wear according to your rank. I got more from this than from Mantels Wolf Hall which of course is a work of fiction.

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  • Delighted . A great book at a very reasonable price.

    Delighted with my purchase. A secondhand book that looks new, and a great history book. brilliant !

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  • A fascinating read

    A fascinating read. Tracy Borman gives a real picture of the character of Thomas Cromwell, both in his professional capacity and his private life.

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  • Very appropriate

    I am really enjoying reading this book and am discovering a different version of Cromwell compared to Hilary Mantel's character in Wolf Hall.

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  • A fascinating character

    Excellently told story of quite a complex man. Well worth a read.

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  • Compelling

    Very good, excellent

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  • Great book.

    As described and just what I wanted.

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  • Great book

    Great book

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