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Henry VIII: The King and His Court - Alison Weir
Henry VIII: The King and His Court
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“WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”–Philadelphia InquirerHenry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated... show more
“WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”–Philadelphia InquirerHenry 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. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful description, meticulous in historical detail, rich in pageantry, intrigue, passion, and luxury, Weir brilliantly renders King Henry VIII, his court, and the fascinating men and women who vied for its pleasures and rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.
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Format: paperback
ISBN: 9780345437082 (034543708X)
ASIN: 034543708X
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Pages no: 656
Edition language: English
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Hipster Ariel's Literary Grotto
Hipster Ariel's Literary Grotto rated it
3.5 An Interesting Biography
As always, Weir writes a biography that reads more like a novel. It explained a lot of events quickly without coming off as overloading you with information. I thought it was a fascinating time period and that Henry VIII was particularly interesting, but after reading this, I realize just how incr...
Telynor's Library, and then some
Telynor's Library, and then some rated it
4.0
A rather different look at Henry VIII, focusing instead on his courtiers and servants. Very much recommended, and worth the effort to find. For the complete review, please go here:http://www.epinions.com/content_22044315268
Tanzanite
Tanzanite rated it
3.5 stars. An interesting and readable account of the way of life of a king. This is not a biography of Henry VIII or his wives. Most of the chapters are pretty short and focus on one aspect of life at court, including for example Henry's interest in art, music, religion and architecture. One of...
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