{"product_id":"thomas-more-peter-marshall-9780192843173","title":"Thomas More: A Very Short Introduction","description":"\u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions: \u003c\/em\u003eBrilliant, Sharp, Inspiring \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThomas More is an enduringly fascinating and profoundly controversial figure. A brilliant scholar, his Utopia of 1516 dared to imagine how society might be completely reordered. At the same time, his hatred of the Reformation caused him to advocate, and seek to implement, the death penalty for heretics. A friend and advisor to Henry VIII, More's refusal to support Henry's break with Rome led to his execution in 1535, and the start of a long argument about his legacy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction \u003c\/em\u003eassesses More's life, writings and achievements, and examines changing views of his character, in both historical interpretation and various works of fiction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: The \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Marshall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0192843176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780192843173\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Peter Marshall","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48014265712895,"sku":"9780192843173","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d9f041ef-3fdf-4bff-acb2-a3243c665f93.jpg?v=1767747701","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/thomas-more-peter-marshall-9780192843173","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}