Books by G R Elton
“Each chapter comprises a selection of original documents with a very helpful—and short!—introduction by the doyen of Tudor constitutional historians, Geoffrey Elton.” Read more...
The Best Thomas Cromwell Books
Benedict King, Journalist
England Under the Tudors
by G R Elton
G R Elton is the father of modern historians. He has inspired a whole generation of people, from David Starkey to Philippa Gregory.
Interviews where books by G R Elton were recommended
The best books on British Royalty, recommended by Andrew Morton
Bestselling celebrity biographer Andrew Morton recommends the best books on the British royal family and the publishing of his own book, Diana, Her True Story—In Her Own Words, viewed by many as the definitive book on Princess Diana.
The Best Thomas Cromwell Books, recommended by Benedict King
The Mirror and the Light—the final instalment of Hilary Mantel’s epic trilogy covering the life of Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII’s chief minister and architect of the English Reformation—was published to great acclaim this month. Five Books contributing editor Benedict King chooses five of the best books to help you get to grips with the real Thomas Cromwell and the political and religious environment in which he operated.
