"The Life and Letters of Thomas Cromwell, Volume 1 of 2. This book is an in-depth study of the life and career of the great statesman Thomas Cromwell, who had a major influence on the history of 16th-century England. Author Roger Bigelow Merriman looks at Cromwell's correspondence up to 1535, revealing his political activities, relations with royal figures and important historical events of the time. This book is an important source for anyone interested in the history of England and the figure of Thomas Cromwell."