Thomas Cromwell
The Rise And Fall Of Henry VIII's Most Notorious Minister
$42.40
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
1 April 2008
Summary
Robert Hutchinson investigates the rise and fall of Henry VIII’s most notorious minister. The son of a brewer, Cromwell rose from obscurity to become ‘Earl of Essex, Vice-Regent and High Chamberlain of England, Keep of the Privy Seal and Chancellor of the Exchequer’. He manoeuvred his way to the top by intrigue, bribery and sheer force of personality in a court dominated by the malevolent King Henry.
Cromwell pursued the interests of the king with single-minded energy and no little su…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780753823613 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0753823616 |
| Author: | Robert Hutchinson |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 1 April 2008 |
| Weight: | 257g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 134mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
“This brillaint biography gives a vivid and utterly chilling account of this fascinating but deadly man”
Anyone who sees history as boring should be given Robert Hutchinson’s book post haste. Without sacrificing facts and research, he has the ability to construct and absolutely compelling narrative and, though I never thought I’d say this of a book on Thomas Cromwell, one that is impossible to put down. He is one of the few authors who keep you up till 3am. - THE BOOKSELLER - Sue Baker
About The Author
Robert Hutchinson
Robert Hutchinson was defence correspondent for the Press Association 1976-83 before moving to Jane’s Information Group to launch Jane’s Defence Weekly. He is a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and a contributing author to The Archaeology of the Reformation.
Previous titles:
Thomas Cromwell (HC Apr 07);
Elizabeth’s Spy Master;
The Last Days of Henry VIII
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