The Divorce of Henry VIII
The Divorce of Henry VIII

Author: Catherine Fletcher

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2012-06-19

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1137000589

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In 1533 the English monarch Henry VIII decided to divorce his wife of twenty years Catherine of Aragon in pursuit of a male heir to ensure the Tudor line. He was also head over heels in love with his wife's lady in waiting Anne Boleyn, the future mother of Elizabeth I. But getting his freedom involved a terrific web of intrigue through the enshrined halls of the Vatican that resulted in a religious schism and the formation of the Church of England. Henry's man in Rome was a wily Italian diplomat named Gregorio Casali who drew no limits on skullduggery including kidnapping, bribery and theft to make his king a free man. In this absorbing narrative, winner of the Rome Fellowship prize and University of Durham historian Catherine Fletcher draws on hundreds of previously-unknown Italian archive documents to tell the colorful tale from the inside story inside the Vatican.

The Reign of Henry VIII
The Reign of Henry VIII

Author: Diarmaid MacCulloch

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Published: 1995-10-15

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9780312128920

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This collection of essays by leading scholars and researchers in early Tudor studies provides an up-to-date discussion of the politics, policy and piety of Henry VIII's reign. It explores such areas as the reform of central and local government, foreign policy, relations between leading politicians, life at Court, Henry's first divorce and the break with Rome, literature and the government's exploitation of it, and the growth of evangelical religion in Henry's England. Particular consideration is given to the controversies which have arisen about the reign among modern historians, and there is an effort to assess the personality of Henry himself.

The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon
The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon

Author: James Anthony Froude

Publisher:

Published: 1891

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13:

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Explore an in-depth account of Catherine of Aragon's divorce from Henry VIII as told by the Imperial Ambassador's Resident in the court.

The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon
The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon

Author: James Anthony Froude

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-10-04

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13:

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In 'The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon' by James Anthony Froude, the author delves into the tumultuous period of King Henry VIII's reign and the controversial divorce of his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Froude's writing style is both detailed and engaging, providing readers with a vivid account of the political and religious turmoil that surrounded this historical event. The book not only offers a historical narrative but also explores themes of power, marriage, and loyalty in a captivating manner within its literary context. Froude's meticulous research and compelling storytelling make this account a valuable addition to any reader interested in English history. James Anthony Froude, a renowned historian and biographer, was inspired to write this book by his fascination with the Tudor era and his desire to uncover the truth behind the divorce of Catherine of Aragon. With a background in historical research and a deep understanding of the period, Froude brings a scholarly perspective to this controversial topic, shedding new light on the events that shaped English history. I highly recommend 'The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon' to history enthusiasts and readers interested in gaining a deeper understanding of King Henry VIII's reign. Froude's attention to detail and engaging narrative make this book a compelling read that offers valuable insights into the complexities of power and marriage during this transformative period in English history.

The Six Wives of Henry VIII
The Six Wives of Henry VIII

Author: Alison Weir

Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic

Published: 2007-12-01

Total Pages: 676

ISBN-13: 0802198759

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A “brilliantly written and meticulously researched” biography of royal family life during England’s second Tudor monarch (San Francisco Chronicle). Either annulled, executed, died in childbirth, or widowed, these were the well-known fates of the six queens during the tempestuous, bloody, and splendid reign of Henry VIII of England from 1509 to 1547. But in this “exquisite treatment, sure to become a classic” (Booklist), they take on more fully realized flesh and blood than ever before. Katherine of Aragon emerges as a staunch though misguided woman of principle; Anne Boleyn, an ambitious adventuress with a penchant for vengeance; Jane Seymour, a strong-minded matriarch in the making; Anne of Cleves, a good-natured woman who jumped at the chance of independence; Katherine Howard, an empty-headed wanton; and Katherine Parr, a warm-blooded bluestocking who survived King Henry to marry a fourth time. “Combin[ing] the accessibility of a popular history with the highest standards of a scholarly thesis”, Alison Weir draws on the entire labyrinth of Tudor history, employing every known archive—early biographies, letters, memoirs, account books, and diplomatic reports—to bring vividly to life the fates of the six queens, the machinations of the monarch they married and the myriad and ceaselessly plotting courtiers in their intimate circle (The Detroit News). In this extraordinary work of sound and brilliant scholarship, “at last we have the truth about Henry VIII’s wives” (Evening Standard).

Divorced, Beheaded, Survived
Divorced, Beheaded, Survived

Author: Karen Lindsey

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Published: 1995-01-20

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13:

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Divorced, Beheaded, Survived takes a revisionist look at 16th-century English politics (domestic and otherwise), reinterpreting the historical record in perceptive new ways. For example, it shows Ann Boleyn not as a seductress, but as a sophisticate who for years politely suffered what we would now label royal sexual harassment.

Henry VIII's Divorce
Henry VIII's Divorce

Author: James Christopher Warner

Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9780851156422

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A close examination of the rivalry between two printing presses at the time of the divorce crisis shows how the new learning could be employed to influence even the king himself.