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WOLSEY (Hardcover)
Glenn Richardson
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R4,134
Discovery Miles 41 340
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Through a thematic and broadly chronological approach, Wolsey
offers a fascinating insight into the life and legacy of a man who
was responsible for building Henry VIII's reputation as England's
most impressive king. The book reviews Thomas Wolsey's record as
the realm's leading Churchman, Lord Chancellor and political patron
and thereby demonstrates how and why Wolsey became central to
Henry's government for 20 years. By analysing Wolsey's role in key
events such as the Field of Cloth of Gold, the study highlights how
significant Wolsey was in directing and conducting England's
foreign relations as the king's most trusted advisor. Based on
up-to-date research, Richardson not only newly appraises the
circumstances of Wolsey's fall but also challenges accusations of
treason made against him. This study provides a new appreciation of
Wolsey's importance as a cultural and artistic patron, as well as a
royal administrator and politician; roles which helped to bring
both Henry VIII and England to the forefront of foreign relations
in the early-sixteenth century. Presenting Wolsey in his
contemporary and historiographical contexts more fully than any
currently available study, Wolsey is perfect for students of Tudor
England.
The kingdoms of France and England were for many centuries
military, economic, cultural and colonial rivals. This is
particularly true of the early modern period which witnessed the
rise of French military hegemony and the expansion of English
commerce. Dealing with the period 1420-1700, this collection offers
a snapshot of Anglo-French relations across the three centuries
from established historians and younger scholars from France,
Britain and Luxembourg. Based broadly on 'diplomatic' history, but
incorporating wider perspectives from cultural and social or gender
history; each essay uncovers the fascinating and complex
arrangements that characterize Anglo-French relations in this
period. Competition and hostility between the two kingdoms there
certainly was, but it took a surprising variety of forms and often
proved intellectually productive for one side or the other and
sometimes for both. The chapters mix treatments of broad themes and
particular circumstances or individuals and each makes specific
comparisons with French and English experience across the
early-modern period. In so doing they elaborate and go beyond the
evidence of Anglo-French hostility to explore evidence of political
co-operation and cultural influences, highlighting just how close
early modern England's connections with France were, even at times
of crisis.
The kingdoms of France and England were for many centuries
military, economic, cultural and colonial rivals. This is
particularly true of the early modern period which witnessed the
rise of French military hegemony and the expansion of English
commerce. Dealing with the period 1420-1700, this collection offers
a snapshot of Anglo-French relations across the three centuries
from established historians and younger scholars from France,
Britain and Luxembourg. Based broadly on 'diplomatic' history, but
incorporating wider perspectives from cultural and social or gender
history; each essay uncovers the fascinating and complex
arrangements that characterize Anglo-French relations in this
period. Competition and hostility between the two kingdoms there
certainly was, but it took a surprising variety of forms and often
proved intellectually productive for one side or the other and
sometimes for both. The chapters mix treatments of broad themes and
particular circumstances or individuals and each makes specific
comparisons with French and English experience across the
early-modern period. In so doing they elaborate and go beyond the
evidence of Anglo-French hostility to explore evidence of political
co-operation and cultural influences, highlighting just how close
early modern England's connections with France were, even at times
of crisis.
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WOLSEY (Paperback)
Glenn Richardson
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R1,247
Discovery Miles 12 470
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Through a thematic and broadly chronological approach, Wolsey
offers a fascinating insight into the life and legacy of a man who
was responsible for building Henry VIII's reputation as England's
most impressive king. The book reviews Thomas Wolsey's record as
the realm's leading Churchman, Lord Chancellor and political patron
and thereby demonstrates how and why Wolsey became central to
Henry's government for 20 years. By analysing Wolsey's role in key
events such as the Field of Cloth of Gold, the study highlights how
significant Wolsey was in directing and conducting England's
foreign relations as the king's most trusted advisor. Based on
up-to-date research, Richardson not only newly appraises the
circumstances of Wolsey's fall but also challenges accusations of
treason made against him. This study provides a new appreciation of
Wolsey's importance as a cultural and artistic patron, as well as a
royal administrator and politician; roles which helped to bring
both Henry VIII and England to the forefront of foreign relations
in the early-sixteenth century. Presenting Wolsey in his
contemporary and historiographical contexts more fully than any
currently available study, Wolsey is perfect for students of Tudor
England.
Glenn Richardson provides the first history in more than four
decades of a major Tudor event: an extraordinary international
gathering of Renaissance rulers unparalleled in its opulence,
pageantry, controversy, and mystery. Throughout most of the late
medieval period, from 1300 to 1500, England and France were bitter
enemies, often at war or on the brink of it. In 1520, in an effort
to bring conflict to an end, England's monarch, Henry VIII, and
Francis I of France agreed to meet, surrounded by virtually their
entire political nations, at "the Field of Cloth of Gold." In the
midst of a spectacular festival of competition and entertainment,
the rival leaders hoped to secure a permanent settlement between
them, as part of a European-wide "Universal Peace." Richardson
offers a bold new appraisal of this remarkable historical event,
describing the preparations and execution of the magnificent
gathering, exploring its ramifications, and arguing that it was far
more than the extravagant elitist theater and cynical charade it
historically has been considered to be.
The most renowned kings of the Renaissance were the Holy Roman
Emperor Charles V, Francis I of France and Henry VIII of England.
This book is a single-volume comparative study of these rulers. It
is based on original research and the findings of a wide range of
scholars working on the 16th century. Rather than rehearsing a
traditional narrative of the period, "Renaissance Monarchy"
compares and contrasts the reigns of these sovereigns using
contemporary ideals of kingship as its starting point. Arranged to
reflect each of these ideals in turn, the chapters demonstrate how
Charles, Francis and Henry all strove to be regarded as great
warriors, effective governors and generous patrons. The book
investigates how these princes made monarchy work in practice.
Focusing on their personalities and dynastic ambition, it explains
why they were so often at war and considers their competence as
generals. It shows what they understood peace to be and why it
proved so difficult to achieve. The book examines royal
administration, law enforcement, taxation and political
representation. It also considers how these kings maintained the
respect of their subjects and fellow rulers and the roles played
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