Natalie Grueninger speaks with Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch about Thomas Cromwell and his involvement in Anne Boleyn’s downfall.
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Books Mentioned
Thomas Cromwell: A Life by Diarmaid MacCulloch
Professor MacCulloch’s Tudor Takeaway
Spem in Alium by Thomas Tallis
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I loved this podcast. It is so enlightening to hear from Professor MacCulloch on his intensely researched subject of Thomas Cromwell and his detailed deductions from the facts that surround Cromwell’s opinion of Anne Boleyn. Although I do not like how Anne Boleyn was portrayed in “Wolf Hall” I absolutely loved watching the series: the spartan music and dark rooms at night were an honest and raw look at the atmosphere of Tudor Times and Cromwell-as-observer was clearly dramatized–and as supported by Professor MacCulloch– an intrinsic and vital part of Cromwell’s survival both as a boy and a statesman. I greatly enjoyed listening, Thank you!
A truly fascinating podcast! Thanks to Natalie and Professor MacCulloch for some insightful observations about Thomas Cromwell and his relationship with the key players in the Henrician court. Interesting to hear about how he did or did not get along with Chapuys, and of course, Anne. His comments add to an awareness of how sinister, and how devious that time could be!
Brilliant podcast. Very interesting to hear his words on Anne’s downfall