In the Lion's Court by Derek Wilson

  •
1 1

In the Lion's Court by Derek Wilson

Checking stock...
Checking stock...
Summary

This work examines a set of relationships that illustrate just how dangerous life was at the court of Henry VIII. It tells the story of six men, all called Thomas, whose ambitions and principles brought them face to face with violent death. The men include Thomas Wolsey and Thomas More.

The feel-good place to buy books
  • Free US shipping over $15
  • Buying preloved emits 41% less CO2 than new
  • Millions of affordable books
  • Give your books a new home - sell them back to us!

In the Lion's Court by Derek Wilson

An illuminating examination of the careers of the six Thomases, whose lives are described in parallel- their family and social origins, their pathways to the royal council chamber, their occupancy of the seige perilous, and the tragedies which, one by one, overwhelmed them.

You might also like

Derek Wilson is most known for his nonfiction historical works, such as the international bestseller Rothschild. He is now writing on his second Nathaniel Gye mystery and a book about the Dudley dynasty. He currently resides in North Devon.

SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780091801182
ISBN 10 0091801184
Title In the Lion's Court
Author Derek Wilson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Cornerstone
Year published 2001-04-05
Number of pages 590
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Customers who bought this item also bought