
Thomas Cromwell: England's Mastermind
Heather Teysko
Welcome to Thomas Cromwell: England's Mastermind, an introduction into one of the most fascinating and enigmatic figures of Tudor England. Over the course of this series, we’ll explore Cromwell’s journey from a blacksmith’s son in Putney to the heights of power as King Henry VIII’s chief minister. Cromwell’s story is one of ambition, ingenuity, and risk—qualities that reshaped the English church, monarchy, and society in ways that still resonate today.
Cromwell was not a nobleman by birth, but his keen intellect and strategic thinking brought him to the center of the Tudor court, a place where ambition could be both a blessing and a curse. He helped Henry VIII break from Rome, orchestrated the dissolution of the monasteries, and navigated the dangerous waters of court politics. Yet, for all his successes, Cromwell’s rise came at a cost: he made powerful enemies, took extraordinary risks, and ultimately faced a dramatic fall from grace.
Duration - 49m.
Author - Heather Teysko.
Narrator - Heather Teysko.
Published Date - Thursday, 04 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 Heather Teysko ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Welcome to Thomas Cromwell: England's Mastermind, an introduction into one of the most fascinating and enigmatic figures of Tudor England. Over the course of this series, we’ll explore Cromwell’s journey from a blacksmith’s son in Putney to the heights of power as King Henry VIII’s chief minister. Cromwell’s story is one of ambition, ingenuity, and risk—qualities that reshaped the English church, monarchy, and society in ways that still resonate today. Cromwell was not a nobleman by birth, but his keen intellect and strategic thinking brought him to the center of the Tudor court, a place where ambition could be both a blessing and a curse. He helped Henry VIII break from Rome, orchestrated the dissolution of the monasteries, and navigated the dangerous waters of court politics. Yet, for all his successes, Cromwell’s rise came at a cost: he made powerful enemies, took extraordinary risks, and ultimately faced a dramatic fall from grace. Duration - 49m. Author - Heather Teysko. Narrator - Heather Teysko. Published Date - Thursday, 04 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Heather Teysko ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:12
Introduction
Duration:00:01:05
Part One: Early Life
Duration:00:13:06
Part Two: The Anne Boleyn Years
Duration:00:11:31
Part Three: Dissolution
Duration:00:11:20
Part Four: Downfall
Duration:00:11:52
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:42