The Six Wives of Henry VIII
by Alison Weir
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Author: Alison WeirEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1993-03-02
ISBN: 034538072X
Number of pages: 642
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Book Review: An Engaging Study
Summary: 4 Stars
Alison Weir has put together here a very fine and detailed study of one of the most fascinating personages in the history of the British Monarchy - Henry VIII. This book is a wonderfully detailed history of each of his wives. Each of these six women are presented with clear and surprisingly fascinating glimpses into their lives. Especially interesting was the story of Catherine of Aragon, King Henry's first wife - a steadfast and quite formidable woman. It tells of Henry's divorce from her - an act which she and the Catholic Church refused to acknowledge. From this point, however, the book seems to take on the more meticulous voice of a term paper - a sort of pounding-out of factual information. Perhaps this is due to the fact that once the King marries Anne Boleyn, his 2nd wife, the history becomes packed with dramatic events, rolling one after the other. This, I suppose, would leave very little chance to reflect on the charactors of any of the remaining five wives. I shall say this much for this book, however: It is rich in information - and for anyone who - like myself - is fascinated by the history of England - this book is a must!
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"Brilliantly written and meticulously researched...Alison Weir is adept at bringing to life these historical figures."SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
Henry VIII is perhaps England's most infamous monarch, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. He was married to six distinctly different women, and in this richly detailed and meticulously researched history, these remarkable, often misunderstood queens come to life once again. Their full histories and personalities emerge at last, giving voices to the six extraodinary women who left their distinctive marks on the English throne and thereby changed the course of British history.
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