ARCHBISHOP, CHANCELLOR, KINGMAKER: A LIFE OF THOMAS ARUNDEL.

The article focuses on a biography of Thomas Arundel, an English archbishop who played a pivotal role in the overthrow of King Richard II during the late Middle Ages. Arundel rose rapidly through ecclesiastical ranks to become archbishop of Canterbury and served multiple terms as chancellor of England, aligning with Henry Bolingbroke to initiate a revolution that led to Richard II’s exile. The biography is divided into two parts, exploring both Arundel’s public career and personal life, and portrays him as a complex figure involved in significant political and religious intrigues of the 15th century. The book is noted for its detailed research and engaging narrative, making Arundel’s historical impact accessible to a wide readership interested in medieval power dynamics. [Extracted from the article]