Thomas Cromwell: The Untold Story of Henry VIII's Most Faithful Servant

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Atlantic Monthly Press
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First Edition
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9780802123176
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GROVE/Atlantic, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0802123171
ISBN-13
9780802123176
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201620786

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Book Title
Thomas Cromwell : the Untold Story of Henry Viii's Most Faithful Servant
Number of Pages
464 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Modern / 16th Century, Christian Church / History, Europe / Great Britain / Tudor & Elizabethan Era (1485-1603), Political, Europe / Great Britain / General, Historical
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Religion, Biography & Autobiography, History
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Tracy Borman
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Hardcover

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9 in
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Advance Praise for Thomas Cromwell : Dr. Tracy Borman has crafted an exceptional and compelling biography about one of the Tudor age's most complex and controversial figures. With expert insights based on a wealth of research, and riveting detail, she has brought Thomas Cromwell to life as never before, and achieved a fair and balanced assessment of his character and his career. Above all, her book is a joy to read—a remarkable tour de force by one of our most accomplished historians."—Alison Weir British historian Tracy Borman has unearthed previously unpublished evidence that casts a brighter light on one of the most ruthless of machiavellians in British history."— Guardian (UK) Tracy Borman tells us succinctly in 400 pages what we need to know about the man who rose to be the king's highest adviser. . . . [A] good book."— Times (UK) [An] elegant historical biography. . . . [Borman's] prose, as ever, glides beautifully along."— Sunday Times (UK) A highly readable account."— Financial Times (UK), Advance Praise for Thomas Cromwell : Dr. Tracy Borman has crafted an exceptional and compelling biography about one of the Tudor age's most complex and controversial figures. With expert insights based on a wealth of research, and riveting detail, she has brought Thomas Cromwell to life as never before, and achieved a fair and balanced assessment of his character and his career. Above all, her book is a joy to read—a remarkable tour de force by one of our most accomplished historians."—Alison Weir Excellent. . . . This deeply researched and grippingly written biography brings Cromwell to life, probing into his complex personality and exposes the Henrician court in all its brutal, glittering splendor."— Independent (UK) British historian Tracy Borman has unearthed previously unpublished evidence that casts a brighter light on one of the most ruthless of machiavellians in British history."— Guardian (UK) An engrossing biography. . . . A fine rags-to-riches-to-executioner's-block story of a major figure of the English Reformation."-- Kirkus Reviews Tracy Borman tells us succinctly in 400 pages what we need to know about the man who rose to be the king's highest adviser. . . . [A] good book."— Times (UK) [An] elegant historical biography. . . . [Borman's] prose, as ever, glides beautifully along."— Sunday Times (UK) A highly readable account."— Financial Times (UK), Advance Praise for Thomas Cromwell : Dr. Tracy Borman has crafted an exceptional and compelling biography about one of the Tudor age's most complex and controversial figures. With expert insights based on a wealth of research, and riveting detail, she has brought Thomas Cromwell to life as never before, and achieved a fair and balanced assessment of his character and his career. Above all, her book is a joy to read—a remarkable tour de force by one of our most accomplished historians."—Alison Weir Excellent. . . . This deeply researched and grippingly written biography brings Cromwell to life, probing into his complex personality and exposes the Henrician court in all its brutal, glittering splendor."— Independent (UK) British historian Tracy Borman has unearthed previously unpublished evidence that casts a brighter light on one of the most ruthless of machiavellians in British history."— Guardian (UK) An engrossing biography. . . . A fine rags-to-riches-to-executioner's-block story of a major figure of the English Reformation."— Kirkus Reviews An insightful biography of a much-maligned historical figure."-- Booklist Tracy Borman tells us succinctly in 400 pages what we need to know about the man who rose to be the king's highest adviser. . . . [A] good book."— Times (UK) [An] elegant historical biography. . . . [Borman's] prose, as ever, glides beautifully along."— Sunday Times (UK) A highly readable account."— Financial Times (UK), Borman unravels the story of Cromwell's rise to power skillfully . . . If you want the inside story of Thomas Cromwell . . . this is the book for you."— Weekly Standard Dr. Tracy Borman has crafted an exceptional and compelling biography about one of the Tudor age's most complex and controversial figures. With expert insights based on a wealth of research, and riveting detail, she has brought Thomas Cromwell to life as never before, and achieved a fair and balanced assessment of his character and his career. Above all, her book is a joy to read—a remarkable tour de force by one of our most accomplished historians."—Alison Weir Excellent. . . . This deeply researched and grippingly written biography brings Cromwell to life, probing into his complex personality and exposes the Henrician court in all its brutal, glittering splendor."— Independent (UK) Almost 500 years after his death on the chopping block, the consigliere and fixer for the much-married Tudor monarch is definitely having a moment. … In the midst of all the dramatizations, Borman's book is a straight biography that gives Cromwell full credit for his achievements without stinting on descriptions of his brutality."— USA Today (3.5 out of 4 stars) British historian Tracy Borman has unearthed previously unpublished evidence that casts a brighter light on one of the most ruthless of machiavellians in British history."— Guardian (UK) An engrossing biography. . . . A fine rags-to-riches-to-executioner's-block story of a major figure of the English Reformation."— Kirkus Reviews An insightful biography of a much-maligned historical figure."— Booklist Borman combines a mastery of historical detail with a fast-pace and an accessible style. She doesn't forget that she's dealing with human beings, with their fallibilities and petty motivations . . . As a psychological subject, Cromwell is as fascinating as the man he served. No wonder we all want to know more."— Independent (UK) Tracy Borman tells us succinctly in 400 pages what we need to know about the man who rose to be the king's highest adviser. . . . [A] good book."— Times (UK) [An] elegant historical biography. . . . [Borman's] prose, as ever, glides beautifully along."— Sunday Times (UK) A highly readable account."— Financial Times (UK), Dr. Tracy Borman has crafted an exceptional and compelling biography about one of the Tudor age's most complex and controversial figures. With expert insights based on a wealth of research, and riveting detail, she has brought Thomas Cromwell to life as never before, and achieved a fair and balanced assessment of his character and his career. Above all, her book is a joy to read—a remarkable tour de force by one of our most accomplished historians."—Alison Weir Excellent. . . . This deeply researched and grippingly written biography brings Cromwell to life, probing into his complex personality and exposes the Henrician court in all its brutal, glittering splendor."— Independent (UK) Should be catnip to fans of Hilary Mantel's best-selling Wolf Hall novels about Cromwell."-- USA Today British historian Tracy Borman has unearthed previously unpublished evidence that casts a brighter light on one of the most ruthless of machiavellians in British history."— Guardian (UK) An engrossing biography. . . . A fine rags-to-riches-to-executioner's-block story of a major figure of the English Reformation."— Kirkus Reviews An insightful biography of a much-maligned historical figure."— Booklist Tracy Borman tells us succinctly in 400 pages what we need to know about the man who rose to be the king's highest adviser. . . . [A] good book."— Times (UK) [An] elegant historical biography. . . . [Borman's] prose, as ever, glides beautifully along."— Sunday Times (UK) A highly readable account."— Financial Times (UK), An intelligent, sympathetic, and well researched biography." — Wall Street Journal Borman unravels the story of Cromwell's rise to power skillfully . . . If you want the inside story of Thomas Cromwell . . . this is the book for you." — Weekly Standard Dr. Tracy Borman has crafted an exceptional and compelling biography about one of the Tudor age's most complex and controversial figures. With expert insights based on a wealth of research, and riveting detail, she has brought Thomas Cromwell to life as never before, and achieved a fair and balanced assessment of his character and his career. Above all, her book is a joy to read—a remarkable tour de force by one of our most accomplished historians." —Alison Weir Excellent. . . . This deeply researched and grippingly written biography brings Cromwell to life, probing into his complex personality and exposes the Henrician court in all its brutal, glittering splendor." — Independent (UK) Should be catnip to fans of Hilary Mantel's best-selling Wolf Hall novels about Cromwell." — USA Today British historian Tracy Borman has unearthed previously unpublished evidence that casts a brighter light on one of the most ruthless of machiavellians in British history." — Guardian (UK) An engrossing biography. . . . A fine rags-to-riches-to-executioner's-block story of a major figure of the English Reformation." — Kirkus Reviews An insightful biography of a much-maligned historical figure." — Booklist Borman combines a mastery of historical detail with a fast-pace and an accessible style. She doesn't forget that she's dealing with human beings, with their fallibilities and petty motivations . . . As a psychological subject, Cromwell is as fascinating as the man he served. No wonder we all want to know more." — Independent (UK) Tracy Borman tells us succinctly in 400 pages what we need to know about the man who rose to be the king's highest adviser. . . . [A] good book." — Times (UK) [An] elegant historical biography. . . . [Borman's] prose, as ever, glides beautifully along." — Sunday Times (UK) A highly readable account." — Financial Times (UK), "An intelligent, sympathetic, and well researched biography." -- Wall Street Journal "Borman unravels the story of Cromwell's rise to power skillfully . . . If you want the inside story of Thomas Cromwell . . . this is the book for you." -- Weekly Standard "Dr. Tracy Borman has crafted an exceptional and compelling biography about one of the Tudor age's most complex and controversial figures. With expert insights based on a wealth of research, and riveting detail, she has brought Thomas Cromwell to life as never before, and achieved a fair and balanced assessment of his character and his career. Above all, her book is a joy to read--a remarkable tour de force by one of our most accomplished historians." --Alison Weir "Excellent. . . . This deeply researched and grippingly written biography brings Cromwell to life, probing into his complex personality and exposes the Henrician court in all its brutal, glittering splendor." -- Independent (UK) "Should be catnip to fans of Hilary Mantel's best-selling Wolf Hall novels about Cromwell." -- USA Today "British historian Tracy Borman has unearthed previously unpublished evidence that casts a brighter light on one of the most ruthless of machiavellians in British history." -- Guardian (UK) "An engrossing biography. . . . A fine rags-to-riches-to-executioner's-block story of a major figure of the English Reformation." -- Kirkus Reviews "An insightful biography of a much-maligned historical figure." -- Booklist "Borman combines a mastery of historical detail with a fast-pace and an accessible style. She doesn't forget that she's dealing with human beings, with their fallibilities and petty motivations . . . As a psychological subject, Cromwell is as fascinating as the man he served. No wonder we all want to know more." -- Independent (UK) "Tracy Borman tells us succinctly in 400 pages what we need to know about the man who rose to be the king's highest adviser. . . . [A] good book." -- Times (UK) "[An] elegant historical biography. . . . [Borman's] prose, as ever, glides beautifully along." -- Sunday Times (UK) "A highly readable account." -- Financial Times (UK), Praise for Thomas Cromwell : "An intelligent, sympathetic, and well researched biography." -- Wall Street Journal "Borman unravels the story of Cromwell's rise to power skillfully . . . If you want the inside story of Thomas Cromwell . . . this is the book for you." -- Weekly Standard "Dr. Tracy Borman has crafted an exceptional and compelling biography about one of the Tudor age's most complex and controversial figures. With expert insights based on a wealth of research, and riveting detail, she has brought Thomas Cromwell to life as never before, and achieved a fair and balanced assessment of his character and his career. Above all, her book is a joy to read--a remarkable tour de force by one of our most accomplished historians." --Alison Weir "Excellent. . . . This deeply researched and grippingly written biography brings Cromwell to life, probing into his complex personality and exposes the Henrician court in all its brutal, glittering splendor." -- Independent (UK) "Tracy Borman recounts persuasively and engagingly the tale of the meteoric rise of this complex commoner to the highest offices and dominant influence at the court of Henry and his just as meteoric fall from grace and execution." -- America "Should be catnip to fans of Hilary Mantel's best-selling Wolf Hall novels about Cromwell." -- USA Today "British historian Tracy Borman has unearthed previously unpublished evidence that casts a brighter light on one of the most ruthless of machiavellians in British history." -- Guardian (UK) "An engrossing biography. . . . A fine rags-to-riches-to-executioner's-block story of a major figure of the English Reformation." -- Kirkus Reviews "An insightful biography of a much-maligned historical figure." -- Booklist "Borman combines a mastery of historical detail with a fast-pace and an accessible style. She doesn't forget that she's dealing with human beings, with their fallibilities and petty motivations . . . As a psychological subject, Cromwell is as fascinating as the man he served. No wonder we all want to know more." -- Independent (UK) "Tracy Borman tells us succinctly in 400 pages what we need to know about the man who rose to be the king's highest adviser. . . . [A] good book." -- Times (UK) "[An] elegant historical biography. . . . [Borman's] prose, as ever, glides beautifully along." -- Sunday Times (UK) "A highly readable account." -- Financial Times (UK), Advance Praise for Thomas Cromwell : Dr. Tracy Borman has crafted an exceptional and compelling biography about one of the Tudor age's most complex and controversial figures. With expert insights based on a wealth of research, and riveting detail, she has brought Thomas Cromwell to life as never before, and achieved a fair and balanced assessment of his character and his career. Above all, her book is a joy to read—a remarkable tour de force by one of our most accomplished historians."—Alison Weir, Advance Praise for Thomas Cromwell : Dr. Tracy Borman has crafted an exceptional and compelling biography about one of the Tudor age's most complex and controversial figures. With expert insights based on a wealth of research, and riveting detail, she has brought Thomas Cromwell to life as never before, and achieved a fair and balanced assessment of his character and his career. Above all, her book is a joy to read—a remarkable tour de force by one of our most accomplished historians."—Alison Weir Excellent. . . . This deeply researched and grippingly written biography brings Cromwell to life, probing into his complex personality and exposes the Henrician court in all its brutal, glittering splendor."-- Independent (UK) British historian Tracy Borman has unearthed previously unpublished evidence that casts a brighter light on one of the most ruthless of machiavellians in British history."— Guardian (UK) Tracy Borman tells us succinctly in 400 pages what we need to know about the man who rose to be the king's highest adviser. . . . [A] good book."— Times (UK) [An] elegant historical biography. . . . [Borman's] prose, as ever, glides beautifully along."— Sunday Times (UK) A highly readable account."— Financial Times (UK), Advance Praise for Thomas Cromwell : Dr. Tracy Borman has crafted an exceptional and compelling biography about one of the Tudor age's most complex and controversial figures. With expert insights based on a wealth of research, and riveting detail, she has brought Thomas Cromwell to life as never before, and achieved a fair and balanced assessment of his character and his career. Above all, her book is a joy to read—a remarkable tour de force by one of our most accomplished historians."—Alison Weir British historian Tracy Borman has unearthed previously unpublished evidence that casts a brighter light on one of the most ruthless of machiavellians in British history."— Guardian (UK) Tracy Borman tells us succinctly in 400 pages what we need to know about the man who rose to be the king's highest adviser. . . . [A] good book."-- Times (UK)
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Synopsis
Thomas Cromwell has long been reviled as a Machiavellian schemer who stopped at nothing in his quest for power. As Henry VIII's right-hand man, Cromwell was the architect of the English Reformation, secured Henry's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and plotted the downfall of Anne Boleyn, and upon his arrest, was accused of trying to usurp the King himself. But here Tracy Borman reveals a different side of one of the most notorious figures in history: that of a caring husband and father, a fiercely loyal servant and friend, and a revolutionary who helped make medieval England into a modern state. Born in the mid-1480s to a lowly blacksmith, Cromwell left home at eighteen to make his fortune abroad. After serving as a mercenary in the French army, working for a powerful merchant banker in Florence at the height of the Renaissance, and spending time as a cloth merchant in the commercial capital of the world, the Netherlands, Cromwell returned to England and built a flourishing legal practice. He soon became the protégé of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey and then worked his way into the King's inner circle. As Henry's top aide, Cromwell was at the heart of the most momentous events of his time and wielded immense power over both church and state. His seismic political, religious, and social reforms had an impact that can still be felt today. Grounded in excellent primary source research, Thomas Cromwell gives an inside look at a monarchy that has captured the Western imagination for centuries, and tells the story of a controversial and enigmatic man who forever changed the shape of his country., Thomas Cromwell has long been reviled as a Machiavellian schemer who stopped at nothing in his quest for power. As Henry VIII's right-hand man, Cromwell was the architect of the English Reformation, secured Henry's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and plotted the downfall of Anne Boleyn, and upon his arrest, was accused of trying to usurp the King himself. But here Tracy Borman reveals a different side of one of the most notorious figures in history: that of a caring husband and father, a fiercely loyal servant and friend, and a revolutionary who helped make medieval England into a modern state. Born in the mid-1480s to a lowly blacksmith, Cromwell left home at eighteen to make his fortune abroad. After serving as a mercenary in the French army, working for a powerful merchant banker in Florence at the height of the Renaissance, and spending time as a cloth merchant in the commercial capital of the world, the Netherlands, Cromwell returned to England and built a flourishing legal practice. He soon became the prot g of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey and then worked his way into the King's inner circle. As Henry's top aide, Cromwell was at the heart of the most momentous events of his time and wielded immense power over both church and state. His seismic political, religious, and social reforms had an impact that can still be felt today. Grounded in excellent primary source research, Thomas Cromwell gives an inside look at a monarchy that has captured the Western imagination for centuries, and tells the story of a controversial and enigmatic man who forever changed the shape of his country.
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DA334.C9B67 2014

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