Henry VIII (Great Lives)

by Dorothy Turner (Author), Doug Post (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1994

  $7.68

• Used

  Hardcover
  1988

  $6.13

  An illustrated biography of King Henry VIII, placed in the context of the period when executions and bloody rebellions were common. The author follows the king's reign over nearly 40 years, recounting the demise of his six wives and of his relationships with Wolsey, Cromwell and his subjects. An explanation of the Acts of Parliament instituted by Henry to give himself greater power and freedom and how these affected history is also included. Henry is portrayed as possessing many different characteristics; ruthless and self-centred, but also as a man much loved both during his lifetime and since.