Weir, Alison
The Six Wives of Henry VIII
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099523628
- author:
- Weir, Alison
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 656
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 4.3 x 19.7 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- British & Irish history: c 1500 to c 1700
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Six Wives of Henry VIII by Alison Weir A composite biography that brings to life the six wives of one of history's most powerful monarchs, revealing each as a distinct and compelling personality. Drawing on documentary material from the Tudor period, this book sheds light on a court where personal needs influenced public events and where lavish pleasure coexisted with ambition, treason, and violence. Through meticulous research, Alison Weir presents a nuanced portrayal of the women who were central to Henry VIII's life, exploring the complexities of their relationships with him and with each other. This is a reliable and scholarly account that is also readable and engaging. With a rich and detailed narrative, The Six Wives of Henry VIII offers a fascinating insight into the Tudor period and the women who shaped its history.
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