Thomas Cranmer

by Jasper Ridley

The most comprehensive life of Cranmer that has yet been written, and a remarkable contribution to the study of the Reformation in England. Its is based exclusively on contemporary authorities and presents a considerable amount of new material ignored by all previous biographers.

Genres: History

450 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1962

About the author

Jasper Ridley was a British writer, known for historical biographies. He was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford, and the Sorbonne. He trained and practiced as a barrister, before starting to write. During World War II, he was a conscientious objector and was, by his own account, violently abused while in a detention camp. He served on St Pancras Borough Council from 1945 to 1949, and stood, unsuccessfully, as Labour Party candidate for Winchester in 1955 general election.

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[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm particularly fond of this man, and enjoy reading about his life.