Thomas More A Life
Thomas More A Life by Joanne Paul, published by Pegasus Books on July 1, 2025, is a comprehensive biography that explores the life of Thomas More, a pivotal figure in sixteenth-century England. This 624-page work delves into More’s journey from his upbringing during the Wars of the Roses to his rise as Chancellor of England, ultimately examining his complex relationship with Henry VIII. The biography presents a nuanced portrayal of More, highlighting his contributions to political and intellectual discourse in Europe.
Readers will find a detailed account that challenges previous interpretations of More, depicting him as both a scholar and a controversial figure. Drawing on new archival discoveries and extensive research, the book addresses themes of faith and politics, offering insights into More’s influence on modern European thought. This edition provides a thorough examination of a man whose legacy continues to resonate in discussions of philosophy and leadership, making it a significant addition to the fields of biographies and historical studies.
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The definitive biography of the man who dominated political and intellectual circles in England during the sixteenth century: Thomas More.
Born into the era of the Wars of the Roses, educated during the European Renaissance, rising to become Chancellor of England, and ultimately destroyed by Henry VIII, Thomas More was one of the most famous—and notorious—figures in English history.
Was he a saintly scholar, the visionary author of Utopia, and an inspiration for statesmen and intellectuals even today? Or was he the cruel zealot famously portrayed in Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall? Thomas More: A Life is a monumental biography of this hypnotic, flawed figure. Overturning prior interpretations of this titan of the sixteenth century, Joanne Paul shows Thomas More to have been intellectually and politically central to the making of modern Europe.
Based on new archival discoveries and drawing on more than a decade of research into More’s life and work, this is a richly told story of faith and politics that illuminates a man who, more than four hundred years after his execution, remains one of the most brilliant minds of the Renaissance.
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