9 edition of Henry VIII and his queens found in the catalog.
Published
1996
by A. Sutton in Stroud, Gloucestershire
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Written in
Edition Notes
| Statement | David Loades. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | DA333.A2 L63 1996 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | viii, 179 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 179 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL601312M |
| ISBN 10 | 0750912472 |
| LC Control Number | 96194996 |
Profiles the six marriages of King Henry VIII against the political drama of the Tudor era, tracing his twenty-four-year first marriage to Catherine of Ara. Henry VIII and His Queens by Loades and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at - Henry Viii and His Queens by Loades - AbeBooks Passion for books.
The New York Times bestselling history of the legendary six wives of Henry VIII--from the acclaimed author of Marie Antoinette. Under Antonia Fraser's intent scrutiny, Catherine of Aragon emerges as a scholar-queen who steadfastly refused to grant a divorce to her royal husband; Anne Boleyn is absolved of everything but a sharp tongue and an inability to produce a male heir; and Catherine Parr /5(5). 1. 1. At the beginning of the reign of Henry VIII, his virtues were extolled by those who served him. How does the adulation the young King initially inspired of the court compare to the subsequent attitudes his courtiers held toward him? In which ways was he burdened by unrealistic expectations? How did the King manipulate his early reputation to his advantage?4/5(12).
Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power, celebrated for his intellect, presided over the most stylish—and dangerous—court in Renaissance Europe. Scheming cardinals vied for power with newly rich landowners and merchants, brilliant painters and architects introduced a new splendor into art and design, and each of Henry's six queens /5(23). At about 2 a.m. Henry VIII died, “probably from renal and liver failure, coupled with the effects of his obesity,” says Robert Hutchinson in his book The Last Days of Henry VIII.
No one in history had a more eventful career in matrimony than Henry VIII. His marriages were daring and tumultuous, and made instant legends of six very different women. In this remarkable study, David Starkey argues that the king was not a depraved philanderer but someone seeking happiness -- and a son.
Knowingly or not, he elevateda group of Cited by: Henry VIII and His Queens (Sutton History Paperbacks) Paperback – by David Loades (Author) out of 5 stars 2 ratings.
See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Price New from Used from Hardcover "Please retry" $ $ $ Paperback "Please retry" $ $Cited by: 1. Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power, celebrated for his intellect, presided over the most stylish—and dangerous—court in Renaissance Europe.
Scheming cardinals vied for power with newly rich landowners and merchants, brilliant painters and architects introduced a new splendor into art and design, and each of Henry's six queens /5(35). This was a decent book, but I would have liked to have been able to read more details about some of the battles that King Henry VIII was in before the situation Henry VIII and his queens book his marriages.
Yes, some would say that his marriages are what made him such a popular figure, but I have read about those, and am now looking for other details/5. Henry VIII was King of England from until his death in He is best known for six marriages and his effort to annul his first marriage, which led to the separation of the Church of.
No one in history had a more eventful career in matrimony than Henry VIII. His marriages were daring and tumultuous, and made instant legends of six very different women.
In this remarkable study, David Starkey argues that the king was not a depraved philanderer but someone seeking happiness -- and a son. Knowingly or not, he elevateda group of women to extraordinary heights and 5/5(2). Henry VIII (28 June – 28 January ) was King of England from until his death in Henry is best known for his six marriages, and, in particular, his efforts to have his first marriage (to Catherine of Aragon) disagreement with Pope Clement VII on the question of such an annulment led Henry to initiate the English Reformation, separating the Church of England.
Neville Williams in his book (Henry VIII and his court, ) is imprecise about the number of pregnancies but notes that, as early asHenry was "mindful of prior miscarriages". Referring toA. Pollard in his book (Henry VIII, ) suggests that "it is probable that about this time the Queen had various miscarriages".
Various. About Six Wives: The Queens of Henry VIII book: No one ever sold had a far more eventful career in matrimony than Henry VIII. His marriages were daring and tumultuous, and made instant legends of six completely different women.
In this exceptional study, David Starkey argues that the king had not been a depraved philanderer but someone seeking. Henry VIII and his queens — First published in Subjects Politics and government, Kings and rulers, Marriages of royalty and nobility, Marriage, Succession, History, Biography, QueensPages: A new novel by Tudor historian Alison Weir outlines a controversial alternative to the oft-cited account of Henry VIII’s divorce from his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves.
As Sarah Knapton reports. The reason for the many marriages and their unfortunate/cruel outcome, was Henry VIII's desperate attempt to get at least one male heir to the throne.
His marriages failed in ensuring this succession, and therein lay the unique fate of his six queens and the religious and political developments in England during Henry's reign. She was the fifth wife of Henry VIII, and the second of his queens to die on his orders.
The first, Anne Boleyn, was Katheryn’s elder first cousin, and she was executed some six years earlier. The imprisonment and execution of Queen Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second wife, in May was unprecedented in English history.
It was sensational in its day. A study of Henry VIII's reign and his wives, which examines the role of each queen in Henry's personal and political development. Family relationships are also considered, with particular emphasis placed on Henry's attempts to resolve his succession-dominated domestic policy.
Buy Henry VIII and His Queens By D. Loades. Available in used condition with free delivery in the US. ISBN: ISBN Review From User: This review was originally published in The Christian Science Monitor. Following his father's passing inthe year old Henry Tudor, now King Henry VIII, married his brother's widow, Catherine of Aragon; she was the daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella, sponsors of Christopher Columbus and more controversially of the Spanish Inquisition.
As individuals, Henry VIII and his eldest surviving child Mary I have incurred considerable attention in recent years, but in The King’s Peal by Melita Thomas, the author has focused on dealings between father and daughter, and the result is an accomplished study of a complex and often fractious relationship that helps us understand better.
Accession to the throne. Henry was the second son of Henry VII, first of the Tudor line, and Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV, first king of the short-lived line of his elder brother, Arthur, died inHenry became the heir to the throne; of all the Tudor monarchs, he alone spent his childhood in calm expectation of the crown, which helped give an assurance of majesty and.
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Find more information about: ISBN. Best-selling author and acclaimed historian Alison Weir tells the tragic story of Henry VIII’s fifth wife, a year-old beauty with a hidden past, in this fifth novel in the sweeping Six Tudor Queens series.
In the spring ofHenry VIII is desperate to be rid of his unappealing German queen, Anna of Kleve. The Darker Side Of Henry VIII - By His Queens By Dorothy Davies In this, her latest work, we garner refreshing insights into the life in the Court of King Henry VIII and the fates of those unlucky enough to have fallen in love (or into bed) with him!Buy a cheap copy of Henry VIII and His Queens book by David Loades.
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