The Life And Illustrious Martyrdom Of Sir Thomas More (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432584757)

The Life and Illustrious Martyrdom of Sir Thomas More is a biography written by Thomas Stapleton. The book chronicles the life of Sir Thomas More, a prominent lawyer, philosopher, and statesman who served as Lord Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII. The biography explores More's early life, education, and career, as well as his religious beliefs and his opposition to the Protestant Reformation. The book also delves into More's relationship with King Henry VIII, his refusal to acknowledge the king's divorce and remarriage, and his subsequent imprisonment and execution for treason. The Life and Illustrious Martyrdom of Sir Thomas More is a detailed and comprehensive account of one of England's most celebrated historical figures and his ultimate sacrifice for his principles.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: Thomas Stapleton
ISBN-10: 1432584758
ISBN-13: 9781432584757
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 252
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.57d