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.

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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.

This book explores the conscience and motivation of one of the most admired persons in history: St. Thomas More. Most people know that Thomas More wrote a book called Utopia about a perfect society and got his head chopped off by King Henry VIII. But there was much more to the man. More not only occupied England' s most powerful position under the king as Lord Chancellor, but was also a devoted family man, a Renaissance figure of renown throughout Europe, and the author of works of apologe...

"Le pilote ne quitte pas le navire devant la tempête parce qu’il ne peut maîtriser le vent." Auteur de L’Utopie (1516), ce pays de nulle part qui possède "la meilleure forme de communauté politique", où règnent la justice sociale et la tolérance, et où personne ne manque de rien, Thomas More (1478-1535) fut activement engagé dans son époque. Chargé d’ambassades en Europe, signataire de la paix des Dames, ce juriste de formation, ami d’Érasme, avec lequel il entretenait une correspondance f...