Sir Thomas More: The Blessed Thomas More

The book ""Sir Thomas More: The Blessed Thomas More"" by Henri Bremond is a biography of the English statesman and writer Sir Thomas More. More was a prominent figure in the court of King Henry VIII and served as Lord Chancellor of England from 1529 to 1532. He is known for his political and religious writings, including the book ""Utopia"", which describes an ideal society.Bremond's biography provides a comprehensive look at More's life, from his early years as a lawyer and member of Parliament to his later years as a devout Catholic and martyr. The book explores More's relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues, as well as his political and religious beliefs.Bremond also delves into More's famous conflict with King Henry VIII over the issue of the king's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and his subsequent break with the Catholic Church. More's refusal to acknowledge the king's supremacy over the Church ultimately led to his arrest and execution in 1535.Overall, ""Sir Thomas More: The Blessed Thomas More"" is a detailed and insightful biography of one of England's most famous and influential historical figures.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.