Henry VIII is a collaborative;history play, written by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, based on the life of King Henry VIII of England.
Profiles the oft-married English monarch and the women that came to define him through marriage, detailing their little-known histories and personalities.
When 17-year-old Henry Tudor ascended to the English throne, his reign looked promising. But by the time of his death in 1547, King Henry VIII was characterized as an extremely harsh, insecure king.
Alison Weir's sympathetic collective biography, The Children of Henry VIII does just that, reminding us that human nature has changed--and for the better. . .
When Henry recovered , he took Jane on a short pilgrimage - his last — through Kent , visiting Rochester , Sittingbourne , and Canterbury , where they made offerings at the shrine of St. Thomas Becket , which would be destroyed the ...
Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent-and dangerous-courts in Renaissance Europe.
A latest entry in the popular historical series introduces young readers to the infamous acts of King Henry VIII while inviting them to hear the testimony of historical figures and decide if the 16th-century monarch's choices were justified ...
Each book in the Problems in Focus series is designed to make available to students important new work on key historical problems and periods that they encounter on their courses. This volume is devoted to the reign of Henry VIII.
In this fascinating and often surprising new biography, Tracy Borman reveals Henry's personality in all its multi-faceted, contradictory glory.
This book: * examines the influences of continental reform on England * describes the divorce of Henry VIII and the break with Rome * discusses the political and religious consequences of the break with Rome * assesses the success of the ...
A lively and intriguing biography of Henry VIII, full of fascinating facts, famous paintings and photos of historical artefacts that bring history to life.