Thomas Norton
Michael A. R. Graves
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Thomas Norton
Published
1994
Publisher
Blackwell
Pages
420
ISBN-10
0631167994
Description
Thomas Norton can be numbered among the universal men of the England of Queen Elizabeth I - those who combined action with literary, intellectual and artistic accomplishment. Norton was a scholar, poet and translator, the author of racy polemical pamphlets, and the co-author of Gorboduc, the first blank verse tragedy in England. He was at the same time an active Protestant religious reformer and an ardent anti-Catholic: indeed during his lifetime he acquired a certain notoriety as 'Rackmaster Norton', who interrogated Catholics under torture in order to uncover actual or intended treason. Sometimes his enthusiasms landed him in trouble, including a spell in the Tower. . But Norton's most important claim to fame is perhaps as the first great English 'Parliament Man'. This new biography is the first to make extensive use of Norton's own speeches, letters, pamphlets, white papers and other writings. Through a vivid evocation of the cares, concerns, successes and disappointments of one man, Michael Graves gives a unique insight into the Elizabethan Age, into the life of Parliament, of London, and of religion in a time of change, fear, hope and intrigue.
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How many pages are in Thomas Norton?
This edition of Thomas Norton has approximately 420 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Thomas Norton?
For most readers, Thomas Norton typically takes between 8h 45m and 5h 50m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 105,000 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Thomas Norton is approximately 105,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Thomas Norton?
Thomas Norton was written by Michael A. R. Graves.
When was Thomas Norton published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.