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""A Memoir of Sir Thomas More: With Extracts from His Works and Letters"" is a biographical account of the life of Sir Thomas More, written by Emily Taylor and originally published in 1834. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive look at More's life, from his childhood and education to his rise to prominence as a lawyer and statesman in the court of King Henry VIII. Taylor's account is based on a variety of sources, including More's own writings and letters, as well as the accounts of his contemporaries. The book also includes extensive quotations from More's works, giving readers a…mehr

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""A Memoir of Sir Thomas More: With Extracts from His Works and Letters"" is a biographical account of the life of Sir Thomas More, written by Emily Taylor and originally published in 1834. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive look at More's life, from his childhood and education to his rise to prominence as a lawyer and statesman in the court of King Henry VIII. Taylor's account is based on a variety of sources, including More's own writings and letters, as well as the accounts of his contemporaries. The book also includes extensive quotations from More's works, giving readers a sense of his intellectual and literary achievements. Throughout the book, Taylor explores More's religious beliefs and his relationship with the Catholic Church, as well as his political philosophy and his views on the role of government. She also delves into More's personal life, including his marriage and family, and his eventual downfall and execution for refusing to recognize Henry VIII as the head of the Church of England. Overall, ""A Memoir of Sir Thomas More"" is a well-researched and engaging biography that provides a fascinating portrait of one of the most important figures in English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Autorenporträt
Emily de Schweinitz Taylor is a certified mediator, conflict coach, author, and mother of five growing children. She served for several years as the assistant director of Brigham Young University Law's Center for Peace and Conflict Resolution and is pursuing a doctoral degree in developmental psychology. Taylor holds a master's degree from the University of Chicago in International Policy and another from the University of Denver in Conflict Resolution. Currently, she serves as Mormon Women for Ethical Government's Peace Root Director and on the boards of the BYU Jerusalem Center Alumni and the Schweinitz Family in Germany. For the past four years, Taylor has enjoyed being a regular guest on BYU Radio's Lisa Show. You can learn more about her work at www.conflictfluent.com and www.raisingmediators.com.