Viking, Date: 1983-01-11. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1983. Viking ISBN 0670489050 9780670489053 [US]

ISBN10: 0670489050, ISBN13: 9780670489053, [publisher: The Viking Press, New York] Hardcover First Edition A lovely first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly soiled top edge in alike dust jacket; This book tells the story of three powerful men-Cardinal Wolsey, Sir Thomas More, and King Henry VIII-and their interactions with the politics of Henry VIII. Cardinal Wolsey was Henry VIII's most powerful minister, and he was responsible for many of the king's most important decisions. Sir Thomas More was Henry VIII's most conscientious and principled advisor, but he was also one of the king's most enemies. King Henry VIII was a demanding and often ruthless ruler, and he frequently clashed with his advisors.; 338 pages
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New York: The Viking Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. Date: 1983. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0670489050 . A lovely first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly soiled top edge in alike dust jacket; This book tells the story of three powerful men-Cardinal Wolsey, Sir Thomas More, and King Henry VIII-and their interactions with the politics of Henry VIII. Cardinal Wolsey was Henry VIII's most powerful minister, and he was responsible for many of the king's most important decisions. Sir Thomas More was Henry VIII's most conscientious and principled advisor, but he was also one of the king's most enemies. King Henry VIII was a demanding and often ruthless ruler, and he frequently clashed with his advisors.; 338 pages . 1983. The Viking Press ISBN 0670489050 US

Viking Adult, Date: 1983-01-11. Hardcover. Used:Good. 1983. Viking Adult ISBN 0670489050 9780670489053 [US]

New York: The Viking Press, Date: 1983. Presumed first U. S. edition/first printing. Hardcover. Very good in good dust jacket. DJ has some wear and soiling, with small edge wear. Rear panel of DJ and rear flap creased.. xii, 338 p. Illustrations. Bibliography. References. Index. Originally published in Great Britain as the Statesman and the Fanatic. 'Time to make a different assessment...' Cardinal Wolsey and Sir Thomas More represent two opposite extremes, the two conflicting types of political leaders who throughout history have influenced the lives of their fellow-men. Today, Wolsey is usually regarded as an unscrupulous politician, and More as a saint...On 7 February, 1978, the five-hundredth anniversary of More's birth, the London Times leader-writer wrote: 'If the English people were to be set a test to justify their history and civilization by the example of one man, then it is Sir Thomas More whom they would perhaps choose: After considering the rival claims of Churchill, Gladstone, Dr Johnson, Shakespeare, Elizabeth I and King Alfred to be the greatest figure in English history, the leader-writer expressed the opinion that none of them was as great as More. If, in the twentieth century, even Churchill cannot compete with More, what chance has Wolsey? But it is surely time to make a different assessment. Wolsey, for all his faults-and he had many-was a great statesman, a man of natural dignity with a generous temperament, who preserved a relatively ...

New York The Viking Press 1983 Presumed first U. S. edition/first printing Hardcover Very good in good dust jacket. DJ has some wear and soiling, with small edge wear. Rear panel of DJ and rear flap creased. xii, 338 p. Illustrations. Bibliography. References. Index. Originally published in Great Britain as the Statesman and the Fanatic. 'Time to make a different assessment...' Cardinal Wolsey and Sir Thomas More represent two opposite extremes, the two conflicting types of political leaders who throughout history have influenced the lives of their fellow-men. Today, Wolsey is usually regarded as an unscrupulous politician, and More as a saint...On 7 February, 1978, the five-hundredth anniversary of More's birth, the London Times leader-writer wrote: 'If the English people were to be set a test to justify their history and civilization by the example of one man, then it is Sir Thomas More whom they would perhaps choose: After considering the rival claims of Churchill, Gladstone, Dr Johnson, Shakespeare, Elizabeth I and King Alfred to be the greatest figure in English history, the leader-writer expressed the opinion that none of them was as great as More. If, in the twentieth century, even Churchill cannot compete with More, what chance has Wolsey? But it is surely time to make a different assessment. Wolsey, for all his faults-and he had many-was a great statesman, a man of natural dignity with a generous temperament, who preserved a relatively tolerant régime until he ...

New York: Viking Press, 1983, cDate: 1982. Hardcover. very good condition/good. 338 pages, 25 cm, illus., bibliography, index, DJ somewhat worn and creased The clear contrast between the careers of Henry VIII's first two and most famous Lord Chancellors, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey and Sir Thomas More, provides a rare lesson in history and human conduct. 1982. Viking Press ISBN 0670489050 9780670489053 [US]

New York The Viking Press 1983 Reprint Hard Cover Very Good in Very Good jacket 338 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout.

Viking. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp. Viking ISBN 0670489050 9780670489053 [US]

Viking 1982 Hardcover Good First Edition. First edition. No jacket; mild shelfwear-but nothing severe. Text clean and unmarked. We try to note every flaw we can find, and we are quite picky, so buy with confidence! 100% guaranteed!

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New York: Viking Press, Date: 1983. 1st. Hardcover. Fine condition / Fine condition dust jacket. 1983. Viking Press ISBN 0670489050 9780670489053 [US]

Viking, Date: 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New/Like New. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($20.75 price intact). Published by Viking Press, 1983. Octavo. Red cloth over black boards stamped in silver. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new with very light shelf wear and a few nicks. 338 pages. ISBN: 0670489050. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles, libraries, collections. Message us if you have books to sell! 1983. Viking ISBN 0670489050 9780670489053 [US]

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ISBN10: 0670489050, ISBN13: 9780670489053, [publisher: Viking Press, New York] Hardcover red cloth, gilt lettering, black papered boards, dust jacket, 338 pp Standard shipping (no tracking) / Priority (with tracking) / Custom quote for large or heavy orders.
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New York: Viking Press. Hardcover. Date: 1983. 1st Edition. 8vo 338pp . Fine in Very Good DJ. B&W Illustrations . 1983. Viking Press ISBN 0670489050 9780670489053 [US]

New York The Viking Press 1983 First Edition Hardcover Near Fine in Very Good jacket Book. Large Octavo. xiv + 338 pp, preface, list of more than 15 illustrations, 17 chapters wth footnotes, b&w photos, bibliography, references, index. Only the very slightest external wear, else, Pristine, no wear. No markings, binding tight, clean, white and bright. 6.5" x 9.5". Red half-cloth with black paper-covered, and silver lettering to spine. Illustrated, price clipped dj in acetate protector.

ISBN10: 0670489050, ISBN13: 9780670489053, [publisher: New York: The Viking Press] Hardcover 338 p.: Ill. Lediglich der Schutzumschlag ist leicht berieben, sonst ein sehr gutes Exemplar ohne Anstreichungen / Only the dust jacket is slightly rubbed, otherwise a very good copy without annotations. - There is a clear contrast between the careers and philosophies of Henry Vlll’s first two and most famous Lord Chancellors, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1473?- 1530) and Sir Thomas More (1478-1535). It provides one of those rare lessons in history and human conduct that make centuries-old passions living and instructive issues for today. In this dual biography Jasper Ridley explores their lives with the scholarly authority and narrative impetus that have made him one of England's premier biographer-historians. Thomas Wolsey was Henry Vlll’s chief minister for fifteen years; he tightly controlled England’s internal affairs and was the mightiest diplomatic mover and shaker in all of Europe; twice he strove to be elected Pope He died just as Henry's inevitable anger turned on him. Thomas More, one of the exemplars of Western humanism, canonized in 1923, was Lord Chancellor for only three years before resigning on principle and. then being martyred on the executioner's block. In the imagination of many he is best known as the hero of the play and film A Man for All Seasons. Ridley's surprising conclusion — that as a powerful first minister the pragmatic and ...
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New York Viking Press 1983 Hard Cover Very Good in Very Good jacket Very good hardcover with very good dust jacket. Jacket has some edge wear with a few very small tears.

ISBN10: 0670489050, ISBN13: 9780670489053, [publisher: New York: The Viking Press] Hardcover 338 p.: Ill. Lediglich der Schutzumschlag ist leicht berieben, sonst ein sehr gutes Exemplar ohne Anstreichungen / Only the dust jacket is slightly rubbed, otherwise a very good copy without annotations. - There is a clear contrast between the careers and philosophies of Henry Vlll’s first two and most famous Lord Chancellors, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1473?- 1530) and Sir Thomas More (1478-1535). It provides one of those rare lessons in history and human conduct that make centuries-old passions living and instructive issues for today. In this dual biography Jasper Ridley explores their lives with the scholarly authority and narrative impetus that have made him one of England's premier biographer-historians. Thomas Wolsey was Henry Vlll’s chief minister for fifteen years; he tightly controlled England’s internal affairs and was the mightiest diplomatic mover and shaker in all of Europe; twice he strove to be elected Pope He died just as Henry's inevitable anger turned on him. Thomas More, one of the exemplars of Western humanism, canonized in 1923, was Lord Chancellor for only three years before resigning on principle and. then being martyred on the executioner's block. In the imagination of many he is best known as the hero of the play and film A Man for All Seasons. Ridley's surprising conclusion — that as a powerful first minister the pragmatic and ...
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New York Viking Press 1983 First U.S. Edition, First printing Hard Cover FINE IN FINE DJ WITH ORIGINAL $20.75 PRICE. OWNER SEAL.

New york: Viking Press, Date: 1983. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. pp. 338, b/w illustrations. 1983. Viking Press ISBN 0670489050 9780670489053 [CA]

Viking Adult. Very Good in Good dust jacket. Date: 1983. Hardcover. 0670489050 . 9.40 X 6.30 X 0.80 inches; 338 pages; An attractive copy. Dust Jacket has a closed tear on back . 1983. Viking Adult ISBN 0670489050 9780670489053 [US]

ISBN10: 0670489050, ISBN13: 9780670489053, [publisher: The Viking Press] Hardcover First American edition. Rear jacket panel creased. Page ridges lightly foxed. 1982 Hard Cover. 338 pp. Cardinale Wolsey and Sir Thomas More represent two opposite extremes, the two conflicting types of political leaders who throughout our history have influence the lives of their fellow men.
[Webster, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1982]
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New York Viking Press 1983, c1982 Hardcover Very good condition in good jacket 338 pages, 25 cm, illus., bibliography, index, DJ somewhat worn and creased The clear contrast between the careers of Henry VIII's first two and most famous Lord Chancellors, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey and Sir Thomas More, provides a rare lesson in history and human conduct.

ISBN10: 0670489050, ISBN13: 9780670489053, [publisher: Viking, New York] Hardcover First Edition
[ATHENS, GA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1983]

ISBN10: 0670489050, ISBN13: 9780670489053, [publisher: Viking Press, New York] Hardcover [xii], 338 pp. Extremely light edgewear to unclipped dustjacket. Faint tanning to upper edge of text block. Internally fine. Illustrated with b/w plates. First published in Great Britain in 1982 as "The Statesman and the Fanatic".
[Kunyung, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 1983]

Viking Press 1983 1st U.S. Ed. Hardcover Very Good in Very Good jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 338 pp. Tight copy with light wear on corners and spine ends. Reverse of half-title page has page number written in red ink, and on noted page is a small red check mark in text. Else clean interior. Dust jacket has creasing with edgewear and slight tearing. Creasing to flap folds.

Viking Press 1983 Hardcover Very Good in Very Good jacket Hardback in very good minus condition with very good minus dust jacket.

ISBN10: 0670489050, ISBN13: 9780670489053, [publisher: Viking Press] Hardcover First Edition Clean and tight. DJ not clipped. Some light wear on edges of DJ.
[Sudbury, MA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1983]