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Brief History of Henry VIII
Derek Wilson
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Description for Brief History of Henry VIII
Paperback. Henry VIII changed the course of English life more completely than any monarch since the Conquest. In the portraits of Holbein, Henry Tudor stands proud as one of the powerful figures in renaissance Europe. But is the portrait just a bluff? This book explores the myths behind the image of the Tudor Lion. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; HBJD1; HBLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 31. Weight in Grams: 302.
Henry VIII changed the course of English life more completely than any monarch since the Conquest. In the portraits of Holbein, Henry Tudor stands proud as one of the most powerful figures in renaissance Europe. But is the portrait just a bluff? In his new book Derek Wilson explores the myths behind the image of the Tudor Lion. He was the monarch that delivered the Reformation to England yet Luther called him 'A fool, a liar and a damnable rotten worm'. As a young man he gained a reputation as an intellectual and fair prince yet he ... Read more
Henry VIII changed the course of English life more completely than any monarch since the Conquest. In the portraits of Holbein, Henry Tudor stands proud as one of the most powerful figures in renaissance Europe. But is the portrait just a bluff? In his new book Derek Wilson explores the myths behind the image of the Tudor Lion. He was the monarch that delivered the Reformation to England yet Luther called him 'A fool, a liar and a damnable rotten worm'. As a young man he gained a reputation as an intellectual and fair prince yet he ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Robinson Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Series
Brief Histories
Condition
New
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845299033
SKU
9781845299033
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About Derek Wilson
Derek Wilson is an award-winning historian and author of the high acclaimed biographies of Hans Holbein and Sir Francis Walsingham, and The Uncrowned Kings of England. He runs the annual Cambridge History festival and lives in Devon. His website is: www.derekwilson.com.
Reviews for Brief History of Henry VIII
Derek Wilson, author of two well-received Tudor history books, has written an enjoyable and readable account of the man. In a year when we are going to be inundated with Prince Hal, this is a worthy addition.
Catholic Herald
This masterful biography breaks new ground in its portrayal of a monarch who, perhaps more than any other, changed ... Read more
Catholic Herald
This masterful biography breaks new ground in its portrayal of a monarch who, perhaps more than any other, changed ... Read more