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Cardinal Wolsey: For King and Country Hardcover – October 7, 2022

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The Wolseys of Suffolk date to Anglo-Saxon times. The earliest notice of a Wolsey as inhabitant of Ipswich is Thomas Wolsey’s father, Robert. He was a successful small businessman and married a Joan Daundy. Thomas was probably born in 1471 in an inn and was almost certainly baptized in St Mary at the Elms church, Ipswich.

Wolsey graduated from university and then his climb to power was extremely fast. He entered the Royal Household as the chaplain to King Henry VII. When King Henry VIII ascended to the throne Wolsey became his Almoner, which gave him access to the King’s Council. Henry was very impressed with Wolsey’s work. Thomas gained many important clerical positions. In 1515 Wolsey became Lord Chancellor of England. Thomas Wolsey’s most famous peace treaty was signed between Henry VIII and Francis I of France at the glorious Field of Cloth of Gold in 1520.

Henry had not produced a male heir. A woman called Anne Boleyn came on the scene. Henry began to think that she could mother him a son. The king asked Wolsey to seek a divorce from his first wife. He tried his utmost, as always, but the Pope kept delaying the matter. Wolsey failed and fell out of favor with Henry. He was charged with treason and escorted to the Tower of London. On his way, Thomas became very frail and sadly, on 29th November 1530 he died at Leicester Abbey.
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  3. Publisher
    Pen and Sword History
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    October 7, 2022
  5. Dimensions
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  6. ISBN-10
    1399089021
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1399089029
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen and Sword History (October 7, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1399089021
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1399089029
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.02 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches
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    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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Sharlee
5.0 out of 5 stars A Well Written and Well Researched Book!
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If you're like me and are fascinated with Tudor history, you've heard of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. If you think you really know WHO he is, you probably don't . After reading Phil's book, it gave me a wonderful understanding about Thomas Wolsey the man, who he is, where he came from and a side of him that most people don't know. I would have liked a bit more information on his time with Henry VII. Phil gives a in depth history of the town of Ipswitch, Wolsey's birthplace which gave me a better understanding of Thomas Wolsey. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.
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Tripower53
3.0 out of 5 stars Too much trivia
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2022
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I agree with another reviewer who stated that Mr. Roberts spent far too much time actually getting to speaking about Thomas Cardinal Wolsey. We were enlightened on the development of Ipswich and the history of the Wulcy (Wolsey) family. (Yawn) And the development of colleges.

When Cardinal Wolsey enters the picture he is attending King Henry VII. I was somewhat disappointed that the author didn’t spend more time discussing Wolsey’s relationship with Henry VII. Jumping along to Henry VIII, we get a much more colorful and detailed history of what Wolsey did for Henry.

Henry was at first more interested in sport and music, so didn’t bother much with politics and governance of the realm. Wolsey grew to become hated by the nobility for the power he held as Lord Chancellor and his closeness to Henry VIII. Wolsey worked very hard for the king.

But Henry had no son to succeed him. He became obsessed with this “Great Matter.” His wife. Katherine of Aragon was now too old to bear more children. Henry wanted a younger, newer model. He set his sights on Anne Boleyn.

Henry told Wolsey to procure an annulment or divorce from Katherine. Try as he might (for some seven years!) Wolsey simply couldn’t succeed. I believe this might have been the first time Wolsey failed the king. Henry turned against him and he was charged with treason. Sadly, or fortunately, he died on his way to the Tower of London.

I want to thank NetGalley and Pen & Sword/Pen & Sword History for forwarding to me a copy of this book for me to read and review. The opinions expressed here are solely my own.
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Mrs P
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2024
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Flyski
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2024
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Can’t fault this whatsoever. Comprehensive read about Henry’s true servant.

Excellent bookseller too, only downside is most booksellers multi package and reduce p&p for more than one item, here this doesn’t happen
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