{"product_id":"thomas-cromwell","title":"Thomas Cromwell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ch3\u003e THE CAPTIVATING TRUE STORY OF THE MAN WHO INSPIRED \u003ci\u003eWOLF HALL\u003c\/i\u003e, MASTERFULLY TOLD: NOW REVISED WITH A NEW CHAPTER \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders LOVE \u003ci\u003eThomas Cromwell\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e''Very well written and engaging; I found it hard to put it down . . . Great book and one I will read again.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  \u003cbr\u003e''This is one of the most fascinating biographies I''ve read.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  \u003cbr\u003e''There have been many biographies of Cromwell, but Tracy Borman''s book must rank among the very best.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnown widely as Henry VIII''s ''right-hand man'', Cromwell has captured imaginations throughout the centuries: but who was he \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e? In this major new biography, leading historian Tracy Borman examines the life, loves and legacy of the man who changed the shape of England forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn a lowly tavern keeper''s son, Cromwell rose swiftly through the ranks to become Henry VIII''s right hand man, and one of the most powerful figures in Tudor history. The architect of England''s break with the Roman Catholic Church and the dissolution of the monasteries, he oversaw seismic changes in England''s history. Influential in securing Henry''s controversial divorce from Catherine of Aragon, many believe he was also the ruthless force behind Anne Boleyn''s downfall and subsequent execution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough for years he has been reviled as a Machiavellian schemer who stopped at nothing in his quest for power, Thomas Cromwell was also a loving husband, father and guardian, a witty and generous host, and a loyal and devoted servant. With fresh research and new insights into Cromwell''s family life, his household and his close relationships, Tracy Borman tells the true story of Henry VIII''s most faithful servant.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-----------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCritical acclaim for \u003ci\u003eThomas Cromwell:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''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 \u003cb\u003ebrought Thomas Cromwell to life as never before\u003c\/b\u003e.'' ― Alison Weir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''This \u003cb\u003edeeply researched and grippingly written\u003c\/b\u003e biography brings Cromwell to life and exposes the Henrician court in all its brutal, glittering splendour.'' -- Kate Williams ― Independent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''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 ... \u003cb\u003ea very good book\u003c\/b\u003e.'' ― The Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Tracy Borman''s study makes clear his achievements, both admirable and despicable ... Borman has read an impressively wide range of modern historical literature on Cromwell.'' ― Guardian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Borman''s is a \u003cb\u003ehighly readable\u003c\/b\u003e account, and will add to the debate surrounding this ultimately elusive character.'' ― Financial Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Elegant ... her prose, as ever, glides beautifully along.'' ― Sunday Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''An engaging biography.'' ― Evening Standard\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57314457616766,"sku":"NW9781444782882","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781444782882.jpg?v=1778242003","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-eu\/products\/thomas-cromwell","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}