Peter Ackroyd
The Life of Thomas more
- ISBN 13:
- 9780385496933
- author:
- Peter Ackroyd
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bantam Interactive Technology Doubleday Dell Publishing Group INC International Concepts
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 480
- Genre:
- Biographies & Autobiographies Biographies & True Stories Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Thomas More's life was one of remarkable complexity and depth. A statesman, author, and Catholic martyr, he left an indelible mark on English history. This biography offers a masterful portrait of his everyday, religious, and intellectual life in the early sixteenth century. Through Peter Ackroyd's skilled hands, Thomas More emerges as a multifaceted figure - with a preference for humor that might surprise those familiar with him, alongside his unwavering moral courage. The result is an unmatched portrayal of life in 16th-century England, where politics, faith, and culture intertwined. By exploring the full range of More's humanity, Ackroyd provides a richly nuanced understanding of this pivotal figure, whose legacy continues to resonate today.
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