The Life of Thomas More Paperback - 1999
by Peter Ackroyd
In a masterful reconstruction of the life and imagination of one of the most remarkable figures in history, Ackroyd provides an unmatched portrait of the everyday, the religious, and intellectual life of the early 16th century. in color.
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Peter Ackroyd's The Life of Thomas More is a masterful reconstruction of the life and imagination of one of the most remarkable figures of history. Thomas More (1478-1535) was a renowned statesman; the author of a political fantasy that gave a name to a literary genre and a worldview (Utopia); and, most famously, a Catholic martyr and saint.
Born into the professional classes, Thomas More applied his formidable intellect and well-placed connections to become the most powerful man in England, second only to the king. As much a work of history as a biography, The Life of Thomas More gives an unmatched portrait of the everyday, religious, and intellectual life of the early sixteenth century. In Ackroyd's hands, this renowned "man for all seasons" emerges in the fullness of his complex humanity; we see the unexpected side of his character--such as his preference for bawdy humor--as well as his indisputable moral courage.
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- Title The Life of Thomas More
- Author Peter Ackroyd
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 480
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Anchor Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date 1999-11-09
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780385496933 / 0385496931
- Weight 0.87 lbs (0.39 kg)
- Dimensions 8.03 x 5.21 x 1.01 in (20.40 x 13.23 x 2.57 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 15th Century
- Chronological Period: 16th Century
- Cultural Region: British
- Religious Orientation: Catholic
- Religious Orientation: Christian
- Library of Congress subjects Great Britain - History - Henry VIII,, Statesmen - Great Britain
- Dewey Decimal Code B
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Citations
- Books & Culture, 05/01/2001, Page 27
- Publishers Weekly Best Books, 01/01/1998, Page 44
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