In the Lion’s Court: Power, Ambition and Sudden Death in the Reign of Henry VIII

An illuminating examination of the careers of the six Thomases of Henry VIII. Most history lovers are familiar with the story of the six wives of Henry VIII. Now Derek Wilson examines a set of relationships which more vividly illustrate just how dangerous life was in the court of the Tudor lion. He tells the interlocking stories of six men all curiously, called Thomas: Wolsey, Howard, More, Cromwell, Wriothesley and Cranmer. The ambitions and principles of these men brought them face to face with violent death. Derek Wilson offers a fresh approach to the political narrative of a tumultuous reign.Back of Jacket has warehouse damage, dented on the back. E02