The Six Wives Of Henry Viii

Local Description

1997. A fine, unmarked copy.

Description

Drawing upon documentary material from the Tudor period, this text reveals each of Henry's wives as a distinct and compelling personality in her own right. It shows a court where personal needs influenced public events, and where ritualised pleasure was shot through with ambition and violence.

Reviews

"'A thrilling and chilling story.' Sunday Telegraph 'At last we have the truth about Henry VIII's wives. This book is as reliable and scholarly as it is readable.' A.L. Rowse, Evening Standard 'An entertaining account of Henry VIII's complicated domestic history. It is full of interesting detail... Alison Weir's treatment of this perennially fascinating subject is a beguiling one.' Anne Somerset, London Review of Books"

Author description

Alison Weir lives and works in Surrey. Her books include Britain's Royal Families, The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Children of England, Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry VIII: King and Court.