This book is a seminal work on the Tudor period, offering a fascinating insight into the politics and personalities of the time. Drawing on a wide range of contemporary sources, Harpsfield provides a detailed chronicle of the events surrounding the divorce of Sir Thomas More from his wife, as well as an analysis of the wider context of the struggle between King Henry VIII and the Pope. Edited by the eminent historian, Lord Acton, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Tudor period or the history of the Church in England.

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