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Immerse yourself in the riveting life story of Thomas Wolsey, an influential English statesman, Catholic bishop, and Cardinal appointed by Pope Leo X in 1515. His dramatic fall from grace was brought about by his failure to secure an annulment for King Henry VIIIs marriage to Catherine of Aragon, paving the way for Anne Boleyns rise. As Wolseys Gentleman Usher, George Cavendish produced an invaluable account of these highly significant events in English history, establishing himself as one of the first great English biographers. His vivid, unembellished writing style has stood the test of time...

This extraordinary account of Wolsey's rise and fall from power was written between 1554-1558 by his gentleman usher, George Cavendish. This rare document was edited by former Royal Holloway College (University of London) faculty member and Tudor period authority, Roger Lockyer.