A Brief History of Henry VIII - Couverture souple

Wilson, Derek

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0762436239 ISBN 13 : 9780762436231

Editeur : Running Press, 2009

Synopsis

A Brief History of Henry VIII King Henry VIII remains one of the most controversial figures in our history. Wilson draws together all the most recent discoveries and looks afresh at the fascinating life and times of the Tudor monarch, particularly, looking at the Kings childhood which is too often dismissed, and the influences of his father and grandfather. Interwoven with an insightful account of how England became a Protestant nation and Henry VIIIs life within the court and, of course, all his wives, this Brief History will bring this enigmatic monarch and the dramatic changes that occurred in Britain during his reign to life.

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Présentation de l'éditeur :

Henry VIII changed the course of English life more completely than any monarch since the Conquest. In the portraits of Holbein, Henry Tudor stands proud as one of the most powerful figures in renaissance Europe. But is the portrait just a bluff? In his new book Derek Wilson explores the myths behind the image of the Tudor Lion. He was the monarch that delivered the Reformation to England yet Luther called him 'A fool, a liar and a damnable rotten worm'. As a young man he gained a reputation as an intellectual and fair prince yet he ruled the nation like a tyrant. He treated his subjects as cruelly as he treated his wives. Based on a wealth of new material and a life time’s knowledge of the subject Derek Wilson exposes a new portrait of a much misunderstood King. PRAISE FOR DEREK WILSON'S PREVIOUS WORKS: The Uncrowned Kings of England: ‘Stimulating and authorative.’ John Guy ‘Masterly. [Wilson] has a deep understanding of...characters, reaching out accross the centuries.’ Sunday Times Hans Holbein: Portrait of an Unknown Man: ‘Fascinating.' Sarah Bradford, Daily Telegraph‘ Highly readable...The most accurate and vivid portrayal to date.' Alison Weir

Présentation de l'éditeur :

King Henry VIII remains one of the most controversial figures in our history. Wilson draws together all the most recent discoveries and looks afresh at the fascinating life and times of the Tudor monarch, particularly, looking at the King's childhood which is too often dismissed, and the influences of his father and grandfather. Interwoven with an insightful account of how England became a Protestant nation and Henry VIII's life within the court and, of course, all his wives, this Brief History will bring this enigmatic monarch and the dramatic changes that occurred in Britain during his reign to life.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Running Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0762436239
• ISBN 13: 9780762436231
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 420