Master the essential Tudor context before diving into Hilary Mantel's masterpiece. From Thomas Cromwell's rise to Henry VIII's break with Rome, get the historical foundation you need.
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Cromwell represented the emerging modern state, where national sovereignty was supreme. He established the principle that national sovereignty trumps international religious authority, a cornerstone of the modern state system.
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I’m about to read Hillary Mantel’s book Wolf Hall. Teach me the historical context that would help me understand and appreciate the book before I begin.
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