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The Wolf Hall Companion provides an historian's view of Thomas Cromwell and the Tudor era, covering key court and political characters, important places, and Hilary Mantel's interp retation. It is a companion to the bestselling Wolf Hall trilogy. \n Format: Hardback\n Length: 176 pages\n Publication date: 03 September 2020\n Publisher: Pavilion Books\n An indispensable and highly regarded companion to Hilary Mantel's acclaimed Wolf Hall trilogy, which was released after the third and final installment, The Mirror and the Light. Wolf Hall Companion offers a historian's perspective on our knowledge of Thomas Cromwell, one of the most influential figures of the Tudor era and the central character in Mantel's Wolf Hall trilogy. This companion guide not only covers the key court and political characters from the books but also serves as a concise Tudor history primer. Alongside Thomas Cromwell, the author delves into the lives of other notable figures such as Anne Boleyn, Thomas Cranmer, Jane Seymour, Henry VIII, Thomas Howard, Cardinal Wolsey, and Richard Fox. The author also provides an introduction to important places in the court of Henry VIII, including Hampton Court, the Tower of London, Cromwell's home Austin Friars, and, of course, Wolf Hall. Furthermore, the author explores not only the real history of these individuals and places but also Hilary Mantel's interpretation of them, adding depth and insight to the reader's understanding of the era.\n Weight: 470g\n Dimension: 145 x 199 x 24 (mm)\n ISBN-13: 9781911358619\n \n Show more