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100 1 _aCavendish, George,
_d1500-1561?
245 1 4 _aThe Life of Cardinal Wolsey
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-01-23
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCardinals -- England -- Biography
653 _aAnne Boleyn, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1507-1536
653 _aStatesmen -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 -- Biography
653 _aWolsey, Thomas, 1475?-1530
653 _aGreat Britain -- Politics and government -- 1509-1547
653 _aGreat Britain -- Church history -- 16th century
700 1 _aWyatt, George,
_d1554-1624
700 1 _aSinger, Samuel Weller,
_d1783-1858
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54043
999 _c94877
_d94877