by Margaret George
If you are someone who is new to the Tudor world, stop everything and read this book. If you are someone who has devoted much of your reading time to the Tudor world, don't worry too much about reading this book. I found myself immensely let down by this novel. I have read so much about Henry VIII t...
I've had a fascination for the Tudors and the six wives of Henry VIII at least since I visited England at fourteen-years-old and picked up this thin booklet on each complete with their portraits. As a result, I've read plenty of books, fiction and non-fiction on the Tudors and Henry and his wives. T...
After 172 pages I have decided to dump this.I do NOT enjoy reading it and I have given it a fair try. I am often hesitant toward autobiographies, particularly when they are historical fiction. An autobiography cannot, by definition, provide an impartial view on the events that occurred. Margaret Geo...
Some of the history is pretty questionable, but it's a good read, although certainly not a quick one. It was interesting to see Henry attempt to explain his reasoning behind his behavior. It unfortunately seemed to lose focus after Anne's death, though, and large chunks of time seem to be skimmed ...
Very enjoyable treatment of the man, his wives, and the times. I read this years ago when it was first released .
Author Margaret George wrote The Autobiography of Henry VIII in an attempt to create a sympathetic and historically accurate picture of this much-maligned English king, and in my judgment she succeeds on both counts; at least, as much as is possible given the limitations of the material. I'm not sur...
This book has been in my house for years, staring at me, waiting to be read. I was intimidated by it, due to both its tremendous size and well, the size of its subject. I am not a Tudor expert by any means, but I know the basics of Henry’s life and the lives of his hapless wives. This book was al...
I think this is about the only Margaret George novel that I really like. It's bloated, but good, with plenty of little details and asides that help to flesh out the story. Problem is (and why it gets four stars) is that it tends to drag here and there, and meander a touch. Still for Tudor fans, it's...
This is one of the best historical novels I have read, George does an excellant job of imaging Henrys voice and thoughts. His place in history and the events of this life unfold with wit, grace and intrigue. The Henry created in these pages is not a villain but,like all of us, a product of his fa...
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