The Holly Sisters on Their Own

By Philippa Greene Mulford

Thomas Wolsey was England?s leading statesman, churchman and patron of the arts for a period of over fourteen years. In that time England played a greater role in European politics than she had done for a century or more; there were bold initiatives in domestic government; the church faced the call for reform and the challenge of heresy; and the influence of the Renaissance was felt strongly in many areas of English culture. In this fully-illustrated volume, eleven expert contributors assess Wolsey?s role in all these developments, from his patronage of music, sculpture, stained glass, goldsmiths? work and domestic and collegiate architecture, through his handling of the church and the criticism it evoked, to his management of politics, central and local government, and foreign affairs. A general introduction sets the individual chapters in context by evaluating the whole range of Wolsey?s ministerial responsibilities and achievements, and his part in the early English Renaissance. It also sets him in his proper context by comparing him in detail with other cardinal-ministers active in the European states of the day. In examining Wolsey?s career in all its aspects - not least the cultivation of artistic magnificence which so struck his contemporaries - this volume provides a fuller and more balanced understanding of Wolsey's impact on early Tudor England and of his significance in a dramatic and controversial period of history.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076145022X
• ISBN13: 9780761450221
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Corp/Ccb
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.8" x 5.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

How Do You Get Rid of a New Sib?

Charmaine's parents are divorced, and her older sister Cissia is coming from San Francisco to New York City for a visit. It's been seven years since Charmaine has seen Cissia. On Cissia's last visit, Cissia was a total snot and so pretty Charmaine could have thrown up! From Cissia's point of view, she is going to be stuffed in a New York apartment for two whole weeks. And the worst part for Cissia is that Charmaine has a cute boyfriend and a great best friend. Cissia is completely green with envy. Cissia's mother believes boys just try to kiss you and then break your heart, leaving you alone. Her mom also believes that friends are only snobs who try to trick you into giving them things they want. Charmaine thinks this is an extreme way of thinking. To top all of this off, a suspicious old man and a little girl might be following them. The absolute worst part is that Charmaine and Cissia are starting to become friends!

The Holly Sisters on their own

Very well written,and page-turning! I could not put it down from the beginning. Charmaine and Cissa are well formed characters. I loved this book!