The Red Chancellor: A Romance (1901)

By Sir William Magnay and William Magnay

Book Overview

The Red Chancellor: A Romance is a historical novel written by William Magnay and first published in 1901. The story is set in the 16th century and revolves around the life of Thomas Wolsey, the Archbishop of York and Lord Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII. The novel portrays Wolsey as a complex character, both admired for his intelligence and political savvy, as well as criticized for his ambition and arrogance. The plot of the novel follows Wolsey's rise to power and his relationship with the King, as well as his personal life and romantic relationships. The story also delves into the political and religious turmoil of the time, including the Protestant Reformation and the conflict between England and France. Throughout the novel, Magnay weaves together historical facts and fictional elements to create a compelling narrative that explores the complexities of power, love, and loyalty. The Red Chancellor: A Romance is a captivating read for anyone interested in Tudor history or historical fiction.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167219066
• ISBN13: 9781167219061
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"