Fabulous Book
This has got to be one of the best biographies of Thomas Cromwell that I've ever read. I can't say enough good things about it.
John Schofield did a masterful job in devillifying the myths surrounding Cromwell. For example, historians have said that Cromwell did this and that Cromwell did that. Well, Cromwell only did those things such as the Reformation because Henry VIII wanted him to. Everything revolved around Henry.
And the position of Lord Privy Seal was one of "shifting sands". Cardinal Wolsey was put in the Tower when he failed to please the King. Thomas More was put to death, and he was considered one of the King's closest friends. Finally, Cromwell was treated in the same manner when Henry believed fabricated evidence that had been planted in Cromwell's home purporting that Thomas Cromwell had committed treason.
Several days after the beheading, the King realized his mistake, but too late.
This is a must read.
