Life and Letters of Thomas Cromwell, Vol. 1 of 2

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CHAPTER II

THE PARLIAMENT OF 1523

The heavy veil that shrouds in mystery the early life of Thomas Cromwell is not completely lifted until after he becomes counsellor to the King, but even before and during his service with Wolsey, we catch several interesting glimpses of him. Especially important is the information we possess concerning the part he played ...