Archbishop Rotherham (Classic Reprint): Lord High Chancellor of England, and Chancellor of Cambridge University, a Sketch of His Life and Environment: ... of His Life and Environment (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Archbishop Rotherham: Lord High Chancellor of England, and Chancellor of Cambridge University, a Sketch of His Life and Environment is a concise, scholarly portrait of a key late medieval church and state figure. This nonfiction examines the life and career of Thomas Rotherham, tracing his rise, offices, and influence across York, Cambridge, and the English court.

Through careful analysis of contemporary records and portraits, the book situates Rotherham within the turbulent transition from Yorkist to Tudor rule. It also surveys the ways his memory and likeness were recorded in engravings and fossils in college galleries, offering a clear picture of how a high cleric shaped and was remembered by the era.

• Key biographical outline of Rotherham’s public offices and duties


• Discussion of his role in major political events from Richard III to Henry VII


• Evaluation of portraits and memorials, including questions of authenticity


• Guide to primary and reference sources used by historians

Ideal for readers of medieval English history, church history, and the history of Cambridge and Lincoln colleges.

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