Cavendish's Life of Wolsey is a biography written by George Cavendish about the life of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, a prominent English statesman and churchman during the reign of King Henry VIII. The book provides a detailed account of Wolsey's rise to power, his role in the English Reformation, and his eventual downfall. Cavendish, who was Wolsey's personal servant and confidant, offers a unique perspective on the cardinal's life and provides insight into his personality, ambitions, and struggles. The book is considered an ...
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Cavendish's Life of Wolsey is a biography written by George Cavendish about the life of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, a prominent English statesman and churchman during the reign of King Henry VIII. The book provides a detailed account of Wolsey's rise to power, his role in the English Reformation, and his eventual downfall. Cavendish, who was Wolsey's personal servant and confidant, offers a unique perspective on the cardinal's life and provides insight into his personality, ambitions, and struggles. The book is considered an important historical source for understanding the politics and culture of Tudor England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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