Synopses & Reviews
How much does the Thomas Cromwell of popular novels and television series resemble the real Cromwell? This meticulous study of Cromwellandrsquo;s early political career expands and revises what has been understood concerning the life and talents of Henry VIIIandrsquo;s chief minister. Michael Everett provides a new and enlightening account of Cromwellandrsquo;s rise to power, his influence on the king, his role in the Reformation, and his impact on the future of the nation.
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Controversially, Everett depicts Cromwell not as the fervent evangelical, Machiavellian politician, or the revolutionary administrator that earlier historians have perceived. Instead he reveals Cromwell as a highly capable and efficient servant of the Crown, rising to power not by masterminding Henry VIIIandrsquo;s split with Rome but rather by dint of exceptional skills as an administrator.
About the Author
Michael Everett gained a PhD at the University of Southampton where he is now a visiting fellow. He currently works at the House of Commons, London, and lives in Hampshire, UK.