Life And Writings Of Blessed Thomas More

The book ""Life And Writings Of Blessed Thomas More: Lord Chancellor Of England And Martyr Under Henry VIII"" by Thomas Edward Bridgett was published in 1904. It is a comprehensive biography of Thomas More, an English lawyer, author, and statesman who served as Lord Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII. More was also a devout Catholic who refused to acknowledge Henry VIII as the head of the Church of England and was eventually executed for his beliefs.The book covers More's early life, his education, his legal career, and his rise to political prominence. It also delves into his religious beliefs and his relationship with Henry VIII. The author provides a detailed account of More's trial and execution, as well as his canonization by the Catholic Church.In addition to the biographical information, the book includes excerpts from More's writings, including his famous work ""Utopia."" The author provides analysis and commentary on More's writing, as well as the historical and cultural context in which they were written.Overall, ""Life And Writings Of Blessed Thomas More"" is a comprehensive and informative biography of one of England's most celebrated figures. It provides a detailed account of More's life, his contributions to English law and literature, and his enduring legacy as a martyr for his faith.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.