This volume is a study of Henry Beaufort--the first resident cardinal in the English church, Chancellor of England, and councillor to three kings--who was a leading figure in the rise and decline of the 15-century Lancastrian kingship. Harris provides the most sympathetic and balanced account to date, focusing on his achievements as statesman, churchman, and financier, and presenting important new insights into the chaotic world of 15-century English politics.
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This volume is a study of Henry Beaufort--the first resident cardinal in the English church, Chancellor of England, and councillor to three kings--who was a leading figure in the rise and decline of the 15-century Lancastrian kingship. Harris provides the most sympathetic and balanced account to date, focusing on his achievements as statesman, churchman, and financier, and presenting important new insights into the chaotic world of 15-century English politics.
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Fair. Hardcover. NOT Ex-library. Good (hardcover)/Acceptable (DJ) condition. Glossy dust jacket showing moderate shelfwear, considerable edgewear; corners very worn and chipped; inside flaps wrinkled. Cloth bound hardcover boards showing minor corner wear; spine edges lightly bumped; light dent at mid top front edge. Clean pages, no creasing or curling; tight binding. Page edges show some light soiling. Until further notice, USPS Priority Mail only reliable option for Hawaii. Proceeds benefit the Pima County Public Library system, which serves Tucson and southern Arizona.