The Six Wives of Henry VIII
by Alison Weir
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Book Reviews of The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Book Review: Fantastic Historically Accurate Account
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a fan of historical fiction, with many books focusing on the women in the time of King Henry VIII. After so much historical fiction, I decided to get my facts straight. This book was fantastic. Though some parts are a little long (the waiting for the annulment of Henry's first marriage) this book is well-written and easy to understand. It was so much fun to learn so much about Henry and his wives. While I was familiar with Katherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, I enjoyed learning more about Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, and the last two Katherines. This book was great, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a historically accurate account of King Henry and his wives. (The photos in the book were an added bonus.)Book Review: Excellent Read! Couldn't Put It Down!
Summary: 5 Stars
The book is excellent. So much interesting drama! I am Korean and Korea's Chosun Dynasty is also full of Queens and deceit and back stabbing and I realized how England's Kingdom was very similar to Korea's. I suppose King & Queens are kind of similar in their nature to keep the power given to them. Anyway, I bought 2 other Alison Weir books because she just writes wonderfully. Knowing this is history which can be boring, but not so for this wonderful book. If you are a history buff like myself, you will love this book. One thing though, I read my book on subway trains and on buses while I commute to work, and this book too I guess that would be only minus for this book.
Book Review: Impressive book, riveting story
Summary: 5 Stars
What I liked most about this book is also what since distresses me most about films circulating on this topic. Weir so thoroughly researches the profusion of biographic material available (besides Britain, courts throughout Europe had documention on the wives of Henry and him) that it is clear there is no need to fictionalise this fascinating story (you wouldn't even try to imagine it). And although it lends itself so well to a series (or a film) once you have read this book the inaccuracies in (Gregory's, for example) fictionalisions on the screen tend to get annoying. Wonderful book -the story is historic and timeless at the same time. (If you can recommend a good, unembellished biographic DVD, please do.)Book Review: Engrossing, educational and surprisingly easy to read
Summary: 5 Stars
I was in search of a book to read on the long flight home from London and this was the book I chose. What a delight! Alison Weir brought the old English court back to life for me, and I now have a much clearer understanding of the personality of each of Henry VIII's wives, and of Henry himself. As an American, I had little knowledge about the King's break with the Catholic Church of Rome, and never realized that it had a far greater effect on history than just getting Henry a new wife. Our Constitution outlines a clear separation of church and state, and now I know why. A wonderfully written and well researched book! I recommend it for those who love to read history.Book Review: Fill in the holes, if you have read other books about this period.
Summary: 5 Stars
A must read if you have been enticed by the interesting tale of the period... Perhaps you have read some of the fluffier books with more romance and fictional license. This is book fills in many of the holes. This book is a nice enjoyable read with great details that touch on the people in a Titan's wake.
The women come to life.
The politics and decisions that baffle us, centuries later, come into focus as you understand the rival nations and religious reform of the era. GREAT NOVEL.
This author did research and portrayed the characters factually and clearly.
Her Eleanor of Aquitaine novel is excellent as well.