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Henry VIII
J. J. Scarisbrick
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paperback. Focusing on what the author considers to be the flamboyant personality of Henry VIII, this text explores a king whose impact on government, society and religion of England is still felt more than four centuries on. Series: The Yale English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 592 pages, 23 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; BGH; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 42. Weight in Grams: 912.
Henry VIII's forceful personality dominated his age and continues to fascinate our own. In few other reigns have there been developments of such magnitude—in politics, foreign relations, religion, and society—that have so radically affected succeeding generations. Above all the English Reformation and the break with Rome are still felt more than four centuries on.
First published in 1968, J. J. Scarisbrick's Henry VIII remains the standard account, a thorough exploration of the documentary sources, stylishly written and highly readable. In an updated foreword, Professor Scarisbrick takes stock of subsequent research and places his classic account within the context of recent ... Read moreProduct Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Yale University Press
Condition
New
Series
The Yale English Monarchs Series
Number of Pages
560
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300071580
SKU
9780300071580
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About J. J. Scarisbrick
J. J. Scarisbrick is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Bristol.
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