Mirror Of Virtue In Worldly Greatness: Or The Life Of Sir Thomas More, Knight (1903)

The Mirror of Virtue in Worldly Greatness: Or The Life of Sir Thomas More, Knight is a biography of Sir Thomas More, written by William Roper and published in 1903. The book provides a detailed account of the life of More, a prominent figure in the Tudor court and a devout Catholic who famously refused to acknowledge Henry VIII as the head of the Church of England. Roper, who was More's son-in-law, draws on his personal experiences and observations of More's life to create a vivid portrait of the man and his times. The book explores More's early life, his rise to prominence as a lawyer and statesman, his friendship with Erasmus, his role in the English Reformation, and his eventual downfall and execution. Throughout the book, Roper emphasizes More's commitment to his faith and his unwavering moral principles, which he sees as a shining example of virtue in the face of worldly greatness. The Mirror of Virtue in Worldly Greatness is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Tudor period, the English Reformation, or the life of Sir Thomas More.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.