Six Thomases of Henry VIII Author:Derek Wilson An illuminating examination of the careers of the six Thomases of Henry VIII. — Most history lovers are familiar with the story of the six wives of Henry VIII. Now Derek Wilson examines a set of relationships which more vividly illustrate just how dangerous life was in the court of the Tudor lion. He tells the interlocking stories of six men R... more »11; all curiously, called Thomas: Wolsey, Howard, More, Cromwell, Wriothesley and Cranmer. The ambitions and principles of these men brought them face to face with violent death. Derek Wilson offers a fresh approach to the political narrative of a tumultuous reign.« less