Thomas Cromwell

The Untold Story of Henry VIII's Most Faithful Servant

De: Tracy Borman

Narrado por: Gareth Armstrong, Paul Mendez, Sandra Duncan

THE CAPTIVATING TRUE STORY OF THE MAN WHO INSPIRED WOLF HALL, MASTERFULLY TOLD: NOW REVISED WITH A NEW CHAPTER

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Known widely as Henry VIII's 'right-hand man', Cromwell has captured imaginations throughout the centuries: but who was he really? In this major new biography, leading historian Tracy Borman examines the life, loves and legacy of the man who changed the shape of England forever.


Born a lowly tavern keeper's son, Cromwell rose swiftly through the ranks to become Henry VIII's right hand man, and one of the most powerful figures in Tudor history. The architect of England's break with the Roman Catholic Church and the dissolution of the monasteries, he oversaw seismic changes in England's history. Influential in securing Henry's controversial divorce from Catherine of Aragon, many believe he was also the ruthless force behind Anne Boleyn's downfall and subsequent execution.


Although for years he has been reviled as a Machiavellian schemer who stopped at nothing in his quest for power, Thomas Cromwell was also a loving husband, father and guardian, a witty and generous host, and a loyal and devoted servant. With fresh research and new insights into Cromwell's family life, his household and his close relationships, Tracy Borman tells the true story of Henry VIII's most faithful servant.

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Critical acclaim for Thomas Cromwell:

'Dr Tracy Borman has crafted an exceptional and compelling biography about one of the Tudor age's most complex and controversial figures. With expert insights based on a wealth of research, and riveting detail, she has brought Thomas Cromwell to life as never before.' ― Alison Weir

'This deeply researched and grippingly written biography brings Cromwell to life and exposes the Henrician court in all its brutal, glittering splendour.' -- Kate Williams ― Independent

'Tracy Borman tells us succinctly in 400 pages what we need to know about the man who rose to be the king's highest adviser ... a very good book.' ― The Times

'Tracy Borman's study makes clear his achievements, both admirable and despicable ... Borman has read an impressively wide range of modern historical literature on Cromwell.' ― Guardian

'Borman's is a highly readable account, and will add to the debate surrounding this ultimately elusive character.' ― Financial Times

'Elegant ... her prose, as ever, glides beautifully along.' ― Sunday Times

'An engaging biography.' ― Evening Standard

©2014 Tracy Borman (P)2014 Hodder & Stoughton

I'm glad I've ignored the rewiews ;-)

Well written and documented, I enjoyed the narration and the additional voices, very helpful for the comprehension of ancient english in the e-book version. The additional voices helped a lot the narration of a text full of quotes. I loved Chapuys! English readers maybe disagree but I'm an italian reader and listener, so.....

Too many quotes

Very interesting to learn about Cromwell, but it had way too many quotes. The quotes made the storytelling more uninteresting and harder to follow the story

Pity

Any additional comments?

The book is good and the main reader excellent however the readers for the various quoted writers are poor. Why it was felt necessary in such a book to do this I'm not sure. I am half way through and cringe each time I sense a quote is soon to begin. It detracts from an otherwise decent audio book.