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 ...

ISBN10: 0670489050, ISBN13: 9780670489053, [publisher: The Viking Press, New York] Hardcover First Edition 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 fell from power and was succeeded by More. A careful examination of More ...

ISBN10: 0670489050, ISBN13: 9780670489053, [publisher: Viking] Hardcover Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
[Frederick, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1983]

New York Viking 1983 First Edition; First Printing Hardcover Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket.; 9.4 X 6.3 X 0.8 inches; 338 pages.

ISBN10: 0670489050, ISBN13: 9780670489053, [publisher: Viking] Hardcover Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
[Frederick, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1983]

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
[Summerville, SC, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1983]
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ISBN10: 0670489050, ISBN13: 9780670489053, [publisher: Viking] Hardcover New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1.6
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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
[Summerville, SC, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1983]
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