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    Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, His Life and Death
    Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, His Life and Death
    Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, His Life and Death
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    Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, His Life and Death

    Written by George Cavendish

    Narrated by David Thorn

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    This extraordinary "eye-witness" account of Wolsey's rise and fall from power was written between 1554-1558 by his gentleman usher, George Cavendish. Cavendish was privy to much of the Cardinal's ambitious endeavours. Cavendish died three years after its completions at the age of 62. This rare document considered "the most important single source for our knowledge of Wolsey", was edited for easy comprehension by Roger Lockyer, former faculty member, Royal Holloway College, University of London and an authority on the tumultuous Tudor period which was so pivotal in England's storied history. This book was published with the kind permission of Roger Lockyer, with deference to The Folio Society of London.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAlcazar Audio Works
    Release dateJan 1, 2009
    ISBN9780982185346
    Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, His Life and Death
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    George Cavendish

    George Cavendish, son of a British army officer, spent his childhood in the Far East, notably India, Malaya, and Hong Kong. Graduating from Oxford with a degree in politics, philosophy, and economics in 1974, he worked for thirty years in several international banks in Spain, Gibraltar, the City, France, and Monaco. He lives on the French Riviera with his wife and children, now dedicating his time to reading, writing, and various other fields of enjoyment and edification, such as wine, opera, and travel.

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