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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. Archbishop, Chancellor, Kingmaker explores the life of Thomas Arundel, a pivotal figure in English politics at the turn of the fifteenth century. Arundel's remarkable career began in 1373 when, at the age of...
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An authoritative biography of Thomas Arundel, the English archbishop who overthrew a king.
Archbishop, Chancellor, Kingmaker explores the life of Thomas Arundel, a pivotal figure in English politics at the turn of the fifteenth century. Arundel's remarkable career began in 1373 when, at the age of just twenty, he was ordained as bishop of Ely. By 1396, he had risen to become archbishop of Canterbury. However, following his exile for opposing Richard II, he orchestrated a revolution with Henry Bolingbroke to overthrow the king. By the end of his life, he had not only begun the task of suppressing Lollardy but also 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.
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.
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 0g
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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