Thomas More
Subtitle: A Very Brief History
Publisher: SPCK Publishing
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 116
ISBN-13: 9780281077380
Subjects: More, thomas, sir, saint, 1478-1535; Great britain, history, tudors, 1485-1603
Description: Part One: The History (What do we know?) This brief historical introduction to Thomas More explores the social, political and religious factors that formed the original context of his life and writings, and considers how those factors affected the way he was initially received. What was his impact on the world at the time and what were the key ideas and values connected with him? Part Two: The Legacy (Why does it matter?) This second part explores the intellectual and cultural 'afterlife' of Thomas More, and considers the ways in which his impact has lasted and been developed in different contexts by later generations. Why is he still considered important today? In what ways is his legacy contested or resisted? And what aspects of his legacy are likely to continue to influence the world in the future?P