John Morton : adversary of Richard III, power behind the Tudors
Bradley, Stuart2019
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John Morton (c.1420-1500) was one of the most important men in the land from the Wars of the Roses to the start of the Tudor dynasty. He was a man of great character and influence over politics and the Church. He lived into his eighties, having served three kings as a councillor, Master of the Rolls, Lord Chancellor, bishop, Archbishop of Canterbury and Cardinal. He had escaped from the Tower of London, lived in exile twice, and was a major adversary of Richard III. He funded the building of Hatfield Palace, the first drainage of the fens, and the central tower of Canterbury Cathedral. The Morton Psalter contained the first printed music in England. This book follows John Morton's career through the reigns of Henry VI and Edward IV, and his central role in opposition to Richard III, before his 15 years as Lord Chancellor to Henry VII, which were crucial to the establishment of the Tudor dynasty.
Main title:
John Morton : adversary of Richard III, power behind the Tudors / Stuart Bradley.
Author:
Bradley, Stuart, author
Imprint:
Stroud, Gloucestershire : Amberley, 2019.
Collation:
288 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781445679631 (hbk. :)
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1895900
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