Thomas More
A Very Brief History
by John Guy
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Pub Date 13 Mar 2018 | Archive Date 30 Apr 2017
Description
Thomas More has long been considered one of the most significant figures in English history, claimed by various people as both hero and villain for the events that led to his execution for refusing to recognizing Henry VIII as head of the Church in England.
In this fresh assessment of More's life and legacy, John Guy considers the factors that have given rise to such claims concerning More's significance. Who was the real Thomas More? Was he the saintly, self-possessed hero of conscience of Robert Bolt's A Man for All Seasons or was he the fanatical, heretic-hunting torturer of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall? And why does this man continue to fascinate, inspire, and provoke us today?
Advance Praise
'John Guy has done more towards the scholarly reappraisal of More's greatness than most other English historians of the past fifty years.'
Eamon Duffy, Emeritus Professor of the History of Christianity and Fellow of Magdalene College, Cambridge
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780281077380 |
| PRICE | US$20.00 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Alexandra G, Media/Journalist
I remember having technical troubles submitting this review, so it's now been a while since I read it. I do recall it being a thoroughly readable, accessible history; I don't read a lot of these types of books but was specifically interested in More after reading some of his own writings (and because what English schoolchild doesn't know a ridiculous amount about the Tudors?). I have had it on my list to get more of Guy's books because I found his way of approaching the subject warm and engaging.
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