02720cam a22004093u 4500 54043 UtSlPG 20260610134239.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a12000286 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Cavendish, George, 1500-1561? The Life of Cardinal Wolsey Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-01-23 Produced by MWS, Christopher Wright and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Life of Cardinal Wolsey" by George Cavendish is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides a first-hand narrative of the life and times of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, a prominent figure during the reign of Henry VIII. Written by Cavendish, who served as Wolsey's gentleman usher, the text recounts not only Wolsey's rise to power but also the political intrigues and significant events of the period, including his fall from grace. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for a deep exploration of a tumultuous and pivotal era in English history. It introduces Wolsey as a man of humble beginnings who attained formidable influence, detailing the surrounding historical backdrop, including major political events like the divorce of Queen Katherine and the implications for the Protestant Reformation. Cavendish’s sincere account is noted for its candidness and emotional depth, as he captures his master’s complex character, loyalty, and eventual downfall, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in Tudor history or biographical narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Cardinals -- England -- Biography Anne Boleyn, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1507-1536 Statesmen -- Great Britain -- Biography Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 -- Biography Wolsey, Thomas, 1475?-1530 Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1509-1547 Great Britain -- Church history -- 16th century Wyatt, George, 1554-1624 Singer, Samuel Weller, 1783-1858 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54043 94877 94877