Talk:Thomas Wolsey
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This article seems to me far too long. I think a previous editor has introduced a lot of their research on Wolsey, which would make a good essay but is too partisan for an encylopedia. There is a lot here which relates to Wolsey only indirectly. I have edited the first third, but still feel this section isn't neutral enough. I will continue to edit this.Boleyn (talk) 20:24, 22 March 2008 (UTC)
- It is great to see you here. I just began an overhaul of this mess. I want to trim, add, and cite all the way to GA. Will join me? -- Secisek (talk) 21:24, 22 March 2008 (UTC)
Definitely. You've done a great job on some of the other Tudor articles, there's no reason why this page can't get up to a good standard.Boleyn (talk) 22:21, 22 March 2008 (UTC)
I've continued tinkering with this. Some sections are referenced well, but others desperately need backing up. There are still judgmental statements in here, but they are in line with historical opinion. Nevertheless, without referencing I don't think they could be said to be neutral.Does anyone have books on Wolsey and can add references? Does anyone think it is neutral enough yet?Boleyn (talk) 08:31, 24 March 2008 (UTC)
- Your recent work has reduced this factor, but there's a distinct feeling I get when reading this that someone came along and edited it based on the TV show "The Tudors". Just a feeling I get. SamBC(talk) 13:36, 24 March 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Revisions May 2008
I have all my books on Wolsey out today and am editing the article. I hope other users think it improves it, my main aim is to cite the sources for the information. Where the information that was there conflicts with my sources and isn't referenced, I've deleted it - if you have a source and think anything I've taken out is valuable to the article, please add it back in. There are some statements which I believe to be historically accurate, but I can't find a reference for in my sources. I've left these in, but it would be helpful if anyone thinks they can back the statements up to add in a citation. Boleyn (talk) 08:50, 5 May 2008 (UTC)
I've finished this article for the moment, and have taken the liberty of removing the request for further references - if you feel this needs to be put back in, then please do so. If there is anywhere else you think needs references, please flag this up and I will try to find them. Particularly with regards to his work on legal matters, I cannot back the information up, although it looks sound. I think it's now in a state where it can be easily edited.Boleyn (talk) 14:00, 5 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] New rating!!!
So we've gone from start class to B class! That's great. The problem is trying to get it any higher. There are still a number of statements which I feel need a reference. If anyone has any books on Wolsey, please add some in. Otherwise large sections of writing that may be sound will have to be deleted. Boleyn (talk) 19:42, 23 May 2008 (UTC)
