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Archbishop, Chancellor, Kingmaker: A Life of Thomas Arundel

Name: Archbishop, Chancellor, Kingmaker: A Life of Thomas Arundel
Brand: Yale University Press
SKU: 9780300286403
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Contributors:

Chris Given-Wilson

Publisher:

Yale University Press

Binding:

Hardcover

Book Category:

History, Biography & Autobiography

Book Subcategory:

Europe, Historical

Book Topic:

Great Britain

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Release Date:

2/24/2026

ISBN 13:

9780300286403

Weight:

1.3 lbs

Size:

9.30 x 6.20 x 1.50 inches

Pages:

384

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An authoritative biography of Thomas Arundel, the English archbishop who overthrew a king

Thomas Arundel was a pivotal figure in English politics at the turn of the fifteenth century. His career began in 1373 when, at the age of just twenty, he was ordained as bishop of Ely. By 1396, he had become archbishop of Canterbury, but after being exiled for his opposition to Richard II he orchestrated a revolution in which he and Henry Bolingbroke overthrew the king. By the end of his life, he had begun the task of suppressing Lollardy and served as Chancellor of England on five separate occasions.

In this definitive biography, renowned historian Chris Given-Wilson traces Arundel's life and career from his exile in 1397 to his death in 1414. Given-Wilson reveals Arundel's immense contribution to political life--particularly during the reign of Henry IV--and the dilemmas he faced in balancing his duties to the king and to the church.

About the Author
Chris Given-Wilson is emeritus professor of history of the University of St Andrews. He is the author of numerous books, including Henry IV and Chronicles, and general editor of The Parliament Rolls of Medieval England.