Henry Viii And History

Author : John Guy
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780141977133

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Henry VIII (Penguin Monarchs) by John Guy Pdf

Charismatic, insatiable and cruel, Henry VIII was, as John Guy shows, a king who became mesmerized by his own legend - and in the process destroyed and remade England. Said to be a 'pillager of the commonwealth', this most instantly recognizable of kings remains a figure of extreme contradictions: magnificent and vengeful; a devout traditionalist who oversaw a cataclysmic rupture with the church in Rome; a talented, towering figure who nevertheless could not bear to meet people's eyes when he talked to them. In this revealing new account, John Guy looks behind the mask into Henry's mind to explore how he understood the world and his place in it - from his isolated upbringing and the blazing glory of his accession, to his desperate quest for fame and an heir and the terrifying paranoia of his last, agonising, 54-inch-waisted years.

Author : Ellen Labrecque,Who HQ
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781524788810

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Who Was Henry VIII? by Ellen Labrecque,Who HQ Pdf

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Travel to the age of the Renaissance and learn why Henry VIII is one of the most famous kings in English history. Mainly remembered for his six marriages and his self-appointment as the "Supreme Head of the Church of England," Henry VIII was also attractive, educated, and athletic. When Henry Tudor ascended to the English thrown at the age of 17, his reign looked promising. But by the time of his death in 1547, King Henry VIII was characterized as an extremely egotistical, harsh, and insecure king. Though Henry VIII's legacy isn't free from scandal, his monarchy thrived due to the achievements of his daughter Queen Elizabeth I.

Author : James P. Carley
Publisher : London : British Library
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015060661223

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The Books of King Henry VIII and His Wives by James P. Carley Pdf

"In this new book, James P. Carley, a leading scholar in the emerging field of book history, describes Henry VIII's libraries and shows their key role in providing a more intimate understanding of this seemingly familiar monarch and his consorts. The books of the wives, moreover, show them to have been as independent and innovative as the king himself. The extensive illustrations allow us to examine both the bindings and the contents of the collection, and also provide us with examples of his immediate voice in the form of the marginalia that he inserted into his books."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Peter Ackroyd
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781250037596

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Tudors: The History of England from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I by Peter Ackroyd Pdf

Peter Ackroyd, one of Britain's most acclaimed writers, brings the age of the Tudors to vivid life in this monumental book in his The History of England series, charting the course of English history from Henry VIII's cataclysmic break with Rome to the epic rule of Elizabeth I. Rich in detail and atmosphere, Peter Ackroyd's Tudors is the story of Henry VIII's relentless pursuit of both the perfect wife and the perfect heir; of how the brief reign of the teenage king, Edward VI, gave way to the violent reimposition of Catholicism and the stench of bonfires under "Bloody Mary." It tells, too, of the long reign of Elizabeth I, which, though marked by civil strife, plots against the queen and even an invasion force, finally brought stability. Above all, however, it is the story of the English Reformation and the making of the Anglican Church. At the beginning of the sixteenth century, England was still largely feudal and looked to Rome for direction; at its end, it was a country where good governance was the duty of the state, not the church, and where men and women began to look to themselves for answers rather than to those who ruled them.

Author : Jillianne Hamilton
Publisher : Tomfoolery Press
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780993987090

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The Lazy Historian's Guide to the Wives of Henry VIII by Jillianne Hamilton Pdf

Author : Alison Weir
Publisher : Random House
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781446449097

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The Six Wives of Henry VIII by Alison Weir Pdf

One of the most powerful monarchs in British history, Henry VIII ruled England in unprecedented splendour. In this remarkable composite biography, Alison Weir brings Henry's six wives vividly to life, revealing each as a distinct and compelling personality in her own right. Drawing upon the rich fund of documentary material from the Tudor period, The Six Wives of Henry VIII shows us a court where personal needs frequently influenced public events and where a life of gorgeously ritualised pleasure was shot through with ambition, treason and violence. 'At last we have the truth about Henry VIII's wives. This book is as reliable and scholarly as it is readable' Evening Standard

Author : Sean Price
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0531185508

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Henry VIII by Sean Price Pdf

Describes the life of Henry VIII, from his childhood and ascension to the throne to his infamous multiple marriages and conflicts with the Catholic church.

Author : Mr Thomas S Freeman,Professor Thomas Betteridge
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781409461135

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Henry VIII and History by Mr Thomas S Freeman,Professor Thomas Betteridge Pdf

Henry VIII remains the most iconic and controversial of all English Kings. For over four-hundred years he has been lauded, reviled and mocked, but rarely ignored. In his many guises - model Renaissance prince, Defender of the Faith, rapacious plunderer of the Church, obese Bluebeard-- he has featured in numerous works of fact and faction, in books, magazines, paintings, theatre, film and television. Yet despite this perennial fascination with Henry the man and monarch, there has been little comprehensive exploration of his historiographic legacy. Therefore scholars will welcome this collection, which provides a systematic survey of Henry's reputation from his own age through to the present. Divided into three sections, the volume begins with an examination of Henry's reputation in the period between his death and the outbreak of the English Civil War, a time that was to create many of the tropes that would dominate his historical legacy. The second section deals with the further evolution of his reputation, from the Restoration to Edwardian era, a time when Catholic commentators and women writers began moving into the mainstream of English print culture. The final section covers the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, which witnessed an explosion of representations of Henry, both in print and on screen. Taken together these studies, by a distinguished group of international scholars, offer a lively and engaging overview of how Henry's reputation has been used, abused and manipulated in both academia and popular culture since the sixteenth century. They provide intriguing insights into how he has been reinvented at different times to reflect the cultural, political and religious demands of the moment; sometimes as hero, sometimes as villain, but always as an unmistakable and iconic figure in the historical landscape.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 878 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1706
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : NYPL:33433004872051

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A Complete History of England: I. The history of King Henry VIII., written by Edward, lord Herbert of Cherbury by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jonathan Melmoth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1409598861

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Henry VIII by Jonathan Melmoth Pdf

Discover the fascinating life of one of the most influential British Kings that ever lived. Henry VIII tells a vivid story of intrigues, war, religion and exciting changes in British History.

Author : Tracy Borman
Publisher : Hodder Paperbacks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08
Category : History
ISBN : 1473649919

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Henry VIII and the Men Who Made Him by Tracy Borman Pdf

'An outstanding work of historical artistry, a brilliantly woven and pacy story of the men who surrounded, influenced and sometimes plagued Henry VIII.' Alison Weir Henry VIII is well known for his tumultuous relationships with women, and he is often defined by his many marriages. But what do we see if we take a different look? When we see Henry through the men in his life, a new perspective on this famous king emerges. Henry's relationships with the men who surrounded him reveal much about his beliefs, behaviour and character. They show him to be capable of fierce, but seldom abiding loyalty; of raising men only to destroy them later. He loved to be attended and entertained by boisterous young men who shared his passion for sport, but at other times he was more diverted by men of intellect, culture and wit. Often trusting and easily led by his male attendants and advisers during the early years of his reign, he matured into a profoundly suspicious and paranoid king whose favour could be suddenly withdrawn, as many of his later servants found to their cost. His cruelty and ruthlessness would become ever more apparent as his reign progressed, but the tenderness that he displayed towards those he trusted proves that he was never the one-dimensional monster that he is often portrayed as. In this fascinating and often surprising new biography, Tracy Borman reveals Henry's personality in all its multi-faceted, contradictory glory.

Author : Steven J. Gunn
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : HISTORY
ISBN : 9780198802860

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The English People at War in the Age of Henry VIII by Steven J. Gunn Pdf

War should be recognised as one of the defining features of life in the England of Henry VIII. Henry fought many wars throughout his reign, and this book explores how this came to dominate English culture and shape attitudes to the king and to national history, with people talking and reading about war, and spending money on weaponry and defence.

Author : Clayton Drees
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781538122846

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Henry VIII by Clayton Drees Pdf

Henry VIII was one of the most volatile and unpredictable monarchs in English history. Despite his famously explosive temper, his overbearing bluster and his appalling disregard for human life, he also proved himself at times to be a caring husband, a loyal friend, a compassionate ruler and a pious believer as well. Henry VIII: A Reference Guide to Her Life and Work captures his eventful life, his works, and his legacy. It features a chronology, an introduction, a comprehensive bibliography, and the dictionary section lists entries on all the locales, events and personalities associated with King Henry from the years before his birth, through the nearly 38 years of his reign, to the subsequent régimes of his three royal children and successors.

Author : C. Knox Pooler
Publisher : Trieste Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-31
Category : History
ISBN : 0649095006

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The Famous History of the Life of King Henry VIII by C. Knox Pooler Pdf

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Author : Alison Weir
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1997-07-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780345407863

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The Children of Henry VIII by Alison Weir Pdf

“Fascinating . . . Alison Weir does full justice to the subject.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer At his death in 1547, King Henry VIII left four heirs to the English throne: his only son, the nine-year-old Prince Edward; the Lady Mary, the adult daughter of his first wife Katherine of Aragon; the Lady Elizabeth, the teenage daughter of his second wife Anne Boleyn; and his young great-niece, the Lady Jane Grey. In this riveting account Alison Weir paints a unique portrait of these extraordinary rulers, examining their intricate relationships to each other and to history. She traces the tumult that followed Henry's death, from the brief intrigue-filled reigns of the boy king Edward VI and the fragile Lady Jane Grey, to the savagery of "Bloody Mary," and finally the accession of the politically adroit Elizabeth I. As always, Weir offers a fresh perspective on a period that has spawned many of the most enduring myths in English history, combining the best of the historian's and the biographer's art. “Like anthropology, history and biography can demonstrate unfamiliar ways of feeling and being. 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. . . . Weir imparts movement and coherence while re-creating the suspense her characters endured and the suffering they inflicted.”—The New York Times Book Review