Robert Hutchinson
House of Treason: The Rise and Fall of a Tudor Dynasty
- ISBN 13:
- 9780753826904
- author:
- Robert Hutchinson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 2.8 x 20.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Tudor dynasty's rise and fall was shaped by the powerful Howard family, who wielded significant influence behind the throne. Two Howard women married Henry VIII: Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard. However, in the treacherous world of the Tudor court, no faction could afford to rest on its laurels. The Howards consolidated their power through a complex web of schemes and conspiracies, but even they struggled to maintain control over their enemies. A family history marked by treason, beheadings, and incarceration ultimately secured only their downfall. This book explores the intricate dynamics at play in Tudor England, revealing the true nature of the Howard family's influence and the consequences that followed.
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