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Archbishop, Chancellor, Kingmaker

A Life of Thomas Arundel
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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... Read More
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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 lifeβ€”particularly during the reign of Henry IVβ€”and the dilemmas he faced in balancing his duties to the king and to the church.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300286403

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 February 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 8 b-w illus. + 2 figs.

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 384

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.

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