The books in this series put within the reach of young adult readers the lives of individuals—scientists, explorers, humanists—who distinguished themselves by their contributions to history and progress. They are written in an engaging style and contain an abundance of information that brings each individual’s achievements to life.
During a time of religious and political upheaval, Thomas More lived an honorable and righteous life, and this biography details the work and bravery that later led Pope John Paul II to proclaim him the heavenly patron of statesmen and politicians. The book describes how the man who was a lawyer, a judge, an ambassador, a member of the royal council, a humanist, and a father gave his life to defend the Church, Papal supremacy, and the freedom of conscience.
Los libros de esta colección ponen al alcance de los jóvenes lectores las vidas de personas—científicos, exploradores, humanistas—que se destacaron por sus aportaciones a la historia y al progreso. Están escritos en un lenguaje ameno y cuentan con una abundancia de material que trae a la vida las hazañas de cada individuo.
Durante una época de convulsiones religiosas y políticas, Tomás Moro vivió una vida honrada y virtuosa, y esta biografía detalla el trabajo y la valentía que más tarde inspiraron al papa Juan Pablo II a proclamarlo el patrono de los gobernantes y políticos. El libro describe cómo el hombre que fue abogado, juez, embajador, miembro del consejo real, humanista y padre dio su vida en defensa de la Iglesia, la supremacía del papado y la libertad de la conciencia.
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The books in this series put within the reach of young adult readers the lives of individuals—scientists, explorers, humanists—who distinguished themselves by their contributions to history and progress. They are written in an engaging style and contain an abundance of information that brings each individual’s achievements to life.
During a time of religious and political upheaval, Thomas More lived an honorable and righteous life, and this biography details the work and ...