Thomas More: A Very Brief History

by John Guy

Book Overview

'If the English people were to be set a test to justify their history and civilization by the example of one man, then it is Sir Thomas More whom they would perhaps choose.' So commented The Times in 1978 on the 500th anniversary of More's birth.

Twenty-two years later, Pope John Paul II proclaimed Thomas More the patron saint of politicians and people in public life, on the basis of his 'constant fidelity to legitimate authority...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 028107738X
• ISBN13: 9780281077380
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: SPCK Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 7.6"