The Life And Death Of Cardinal Wolsey (1905)

The Life and Death of Cardinal Wolsey is a historical biography written by George Cavendish in 1905. The book chronicles the life of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, a prominent figure in the Tudor court during the reign of King Henry VIII. Cavendish, who was a close friend and servant of Wolsey, provides a detailed account of the cardinal's rise to power and eventual downfall. He explores Wolsey's early life, his education and career in the church, and his appointment as Lord Chancellor of England. The book also delves into Wolsey's role in the king's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and his subsequent fall from grace. Cavendish provides insights into the cardinal's personality and character, as well as his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as Sir Thomas More and Anne Boleyn. Overall, The Life and Death of Cardinal Wolsey offers a fascinating look into the life of one of the most influential and controversial figures of Tudor England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.