The Revolt of Silken Thomas: A Challenge to Henry VIII.
Author: McCORRISTINE, Laurence.
Dublin: Wolfhound Press, 1987. 176 pages. Illustrated. Paperback.
The revolt in 1534, of Thomas Fitzgerald, tenth earl of Kildare occupies a traditional and romantic place in Irish historiography. Consistently regarded as a localised affair, quickly contained by Henry VIII, its real implications have been distorted by the colourful myth enveloping the leader of the revolt.
But its appeal, potential and consequences, as Laurence McCorristine proves, extended far beyond its immediate surroundings. In lucid prose he provides a valuable re-appraisal of the character of Silken Thomas and in considering the effect of his revolt on English, European and papal politics, shows just how formidable a challenge to Henry Vlll the revolt of Silken Thomas really was.
CONTENTS
List of Illustrations
Preface
Chronology of Events
Introduction
The Power of the Geraldines
The English Crown and the Geraldines, 1513-1534
The Outbreak and Significance of the Revolt
The Failure of the Revolt
Epilogue
Notes to the Text
Bibliographical Note
Bibliography
Index
ISBN: 086327126X
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