Overview
The Life and Letters of Sir Thomas More is a historical biography written by Agnes M. Stewart in 1876. The book follows the life of Sir Thomas More, a prominent English lawyer, scholar, and statesman who lived during the 16th century. The biography is based on a collection of letters written by More, which provides an intimate look into his personal life and beliefs.The book covers More's early life, education, and career as a lawyer and politician. It also explores his relationship with King Henry VIII, his role in the English Reformation, and his eventual execution for refusing to acknowledge the king as the head of the Church of England.Stewart's biography offers a comprehensive look at More's life and legacy, providing readers with a detailed understanding of his contributions to English history and his enduring influence on literature, philosophy, and politics. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the life of Sir Thomas More or the history of England during the Tudor period.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.
- | Author: Agnes M. Stewart
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 02, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 392 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1436591201
- | ISBN-13: 9781436591201
