The Life Of Sir Thomas More: With A Biographical Preface, Notes, And Other Illustrations (1828)

The Life of Sir Thomas More: With a Biographical Preface, Notes, and Other Illustrations is a book written by Cresacre More and published in 1828. The book is a comprehensive biography of Sir Thomas More, a prominent English lawyer, philosopher, and statesman who lived during the early 16th century. The book begins with a detailed biographical preface that provides readers with an overview of More's life, including his early years, education, career, and political activities. The author also explores More's personal beliefs and values, including his strong Catholic faith and his commitment to humanism.Throughout the book, the author provides extensive notes and other illustrations that help to contextualize More's life and work. These include historical documents, letters, and other primary sources that shed light on More's relationships with other prominent figures of his time, such as King Henry VIII and Erasmus.The book also explores More's legacy, including his contributions to the development of English law and his enduring reputation as a champion of religious freedom and individual conscience. Overall, The Life of Sir Thomas More is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of this important historical figure.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.