The Life of Cardinal Wolsey by George Cavendish
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| Author | Cavendish, George, 1500-1561? |
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| Contributor | Wyatt, George, 1554-1624 |
| Editor | Singer, Samuel Weller, 1783-1858 |
| LoC No. | a12000286 |
| Title | The Life of Cardinal Wolsey |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Life of Cardinal Wolsey" by George Cavendish is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides a first-hand narrative of the life and times of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, a prominent figure during the reign of Henry VIII. Written by Cavendish, who served as Wolsey's gentleman usher, the text recounts not only Wolsey's rise to power but also the political intrigues and significant events of the period, including his fall from grace. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for a deep exploration of a tumultuous and pivotal era in English history. It introduces Wolsey as a man of humble beginnings who attained formidable influence, detailing the surrounding historical backdrop, including major political events like the divorce of Queen Katherine and the implications for the Protestant Reformation. Cavendish’s sincere account is noted for its candidness and emotional depth, as he captures his master’s complex character, loyalty, and eventual downfall, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in Tudor history or biographical narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Cardinals -- England -- Biography |
| Subject | Anne Boleyn, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1507-1536 |
| Subject | Statesmen -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 -- Biography |
| Subject | Wolsey, Thomas, 1475?-1530 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1509-1547 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Church history -- 16th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54043 |
| Release Date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 277 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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