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Henry VIII: The Life and Rule of England´s Nero
John Matusiak
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Description for Henry VIII: The Life and Rule of England´s Nero
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white plates. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JB; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 23. Weight in Grams: 376.
This compelling account of Henry VIII is by no means yet another history of the ‘old monster’ and his reign. The ‘monster’ displayed here is, at the very least, a newer type, more beset by anxieties and insecurities, and more tightly surrounded by those who equated loyalty with fear, self-interest and blind obedience. This ground-breaking book also demonstrates that Henry VIII’s priorities were always primarily martial rather than marital, and accepts neither the necessity of his all-consuming quest for a male heir nor his need ultimately to sever ties with Rome. As the story unfolds, Henry’s predicaments prove largely of ... Read more
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Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
377g
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750960892
SKU
V9780750960892
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Ref
99-50
About John Matusiak
JOHN MATUSIAK studied at the universities of London and Sussex before embarking upon a teaching career that eventually spanned more than thirty years. He is the author of six books in all, including biographies of Henry VIII, Thomas Wolsey and James I, and The Tudors in 100 Objects, and is currently completing a new history of the Thirty Years War. ... Read more
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