Discover a story 400 years in the making - the definitive biography of the man who dominated England in the first half of the sixteenth century'Engrossing' THE TIMES'In this excellent study, Thomas More is reborn as a complex, absorbing man' DAILY TELEGRAPH'[A] immersive, richly told account of life, death, faith and politics at the early Tudor court' SPECTATOR'THE ...

Comprendre Thomas More, c'est s'immerger dans l'humanisme chrétien et l'engagement moral courageux face aux enjeux politiques de son époque. Philosophe, écrivain et homme d'État, il défend la justice, la conscience individuelle et la dignité humaine, laissant un héritage intellectuel et éthique qui inspire encore la réflexion sur la société et la responsabilité civique.

This meticulously edited "THOMAS MORE Premium Edition " is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Utopia (1516) The History of King Richard the Third (c. 1513–1518) The Four Last Things (c. 1522) Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation (1534) The Sadness of Christ (De Tristitia Christi) (1535) The Life of Pico della Mirandola (Translated by Thomas More) Instructions and Prayers A Godly Instruction A Godly Meditation Prayer of Thomas More A Devout Praye...

Dans le premier volet des aventures de Thomas More, nous faisons connaissance avec ce détective à la fois mystérieux et attirant. Nous sommes en 1870, après la défaite de Sedan. More, commissaire spécial à la Sûreté, est retenu prisonnier dans la presqu’île d’Iges, comme des milliers de soldats français. Un crime commis dans son entourage conduit le roi de Prusse à demander l’aide de More. Chemin faisant, le commissaire éclaircit le mystère d’un autre assassinat, celui d’un capitaine de cu...

In his seminal work, "Thomas More Premium Edition," the author delves into the intricate tapestry of human thought, morality, and societal structure, encapsulated within the framework of the fictive island of Utopia. More's literary style is marked by a blend of humanism and critical realism, showcasing his profound engagement with Renaissance ideals and the socio-political fervor of his time. Through sharp dialogue and intricate narrative layering, he critiques contemporary European socie...

Salonique, 1913, aux confins du monde grec, du monde ottoman : la poudrière des Balkans, où se pressent empires, nations en devenir, religions et révolutionnaires. Dans quelques semaines, ce sera l’assassinat du roi Georges Ier de Grèce ; dans un an, l’attentat de Sarajevo et les débuts de la Grande Guerre. Lorsque le corps d’un professeur de droit parisien est découvert dans le cimetière juif de la ville, Thomas More est sollicité par les autorités locales pour résoudre ce crime. Secondé ...

Utopia is a work of fiction and political philosophy by Thomas More. The book is a frame narrative primarily depicting a fictional island society and its religious, social and political customs.There is no private property on Utopia, with goods being stored in warehouses and people requesting what they need. There are also no locks on the doors of the houses, which are rotated between the citizens every ten years. Agriculture is the most important job on the island. Every person is...

In this timeless classic, "Utopia," Thomas More presents a fascinating exploration of an ideal society. Translated by Gilbert Burnet, this thought-provoking narrative delves into the structure of a perfect community on the fictional island of Utopia. More's work challenges readers with its insightful reflections on justice, governance, and societal norms. A cornerstone of political philosophy and social critique, "Utopia" remains a compelling read for those seeking to understand the comple...

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Thomas More is an enduringly fascinating and profoundly controversial figure. A brilliant scholar, his Utopia of 1516 dared to imagine how society might be completely reordered. At the same time, his hatred of the Reformation caused him to advocate, and seek to implement, the death penalty for heretics. A friend and advisor to Henry VIII, More's refusal to support Henry's break with Rome led to his execution in 1535, and the st...

Les citations philosophiques capturent en un instant la profondeur de la pensée humaine, invitant à réfléchir et à élargir notre vision du monde ! Humaniste et martyr catholique, Thomas More est connu pour sa vision utopique de la société et sa fidélité à ses convictions. Ses citations reflètent l'éthique, la foi et la résistance.

Lord Chancellor of England, Christian Humanist, author of Utopia and loving husband and father; Thomas More's enduring appeal is renewed in this new introductory biography. A talented scholar, lawyer and politician, More rose to the highest position in England under Henry VIII. However, when he was called upon to choose between God and earthly power he remained firm in his faith and was executed as 'the King's good servant and God's first'. Thomas More was canonized in 1935 and proclaimed ...

This is a fully revised edition of one of the most successful volumes in the Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought series. Incorporating extensive updates to the editorial apparatus, including the introduction, suggestions for further reading, and footnotes, this third edition of More's Utopia has been comprehensively re-worked to take into account scholarship published since the second edition in 2002. The vivid and engaging translation of the work itself by Robert M. Adams ...