Author: Ferguson, Charles W., new introduction by A. L. Rowse,
Title: Naked to Mine Enemies: volume 1 only: The Life of Cardinal Wolsey.
Description: NY, Time, (1965). VG PB. In his own day, Thomas Wolsey was not a well-like man, yet his talents were vast and his impress on history enormous. Son of a small town English butcher, he rose to become a Cardinal of his Church, Lord Chancellor of his nation, and mentor to his monarch. When his career was at its zenith, he helped preside over destruction of the feudal order in England, and his fall marked England's separation from Rome. This biography is the result of 6 years by Ferguson. Stiff card illustrated covers.

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