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The Tudors: the complete story of Engalnd's most notorious dynasty - G.J. Meyer
The Tudors: the complete story of Engalnd's most notorious dynasty
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Acclaimed historian G. J. Meyer provides a fresh look at the fabled Tudor dynasty—and some of the most enigmatic figures ever to rule a country. In 1485, Henry Tudor, whose claim to the English throne was so weak as to be almost laughable, nevertheless sailed from France with a ragtag army to... show more
Acclaimed historian G. J. Meyer provides a fresh look at the fabled Tudor dynasty—and some of the most enigmatic figures ever to rule a country. In 1485, Henry Tudor, whose claim to the English throne was so weak as to be almost laughable, nevertheless sailed from France with a ragtag army to take the crown from the family that had ruled England for almost four centuries. Fifty years later, his son, Henry VIII, aimed to seize even greater powers—ultimately leaving behind a brutal legacy that would blight the lives of his children and the destiny of his country. Edward VI, a fervent believer in reforming the English church, died before realizing his dream. Mary I, the disgraced daughter of Catherine of Aragon, tried and failed to reestablish the Catholic Church and produce an heir, while Elizabeth I sacrificed all chance of personal happiness in order to survive. The Tudors presents the sinners and saints, the tragedies and triumphs, the high dreams and dark crimes, of this enthralling era.
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Format: papier
ISBN: 9780385340779 (9780385340779)
ASIN: 038534077X
Publisher: Bantam Books
Pages no: 656
Edition language: English
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Telynor's Library, and then some
Telynor's Library, and then some rated it
2.0 Great if you want to know about the Tudors and Religion, otherwise it's craptastic
This book is bad. It reeks, it is derogatory to its subjects, it insults the reader, and the author is pushing his own agenda here. I really wanted to like this one, and went into it with some optimism that I could learn something new. But no, the author is fixated on religion here, especially in wh...
Hipster Ariel's Literary Grotto
Hipster Ariel's Literary Grotto rated it
3.5 A Great Start For the Casual History Reader
Let me start off by saying I didn't think I'd read a history book more readable than books written by Alison Weir. I was wrong, but this was also written by a journalism major as opposed to a historian, so that may have something to do with it. I liked the chapters that explained the cultural reas...
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