The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers
of Margaret George (Goodreads Author)
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This is the story of England's most famous, and notorious, king.Henry was a charismatic, ardent - and brash - young lover who married six times; a scholar with a deep love of poetry and music; an energetic hunter who loved the outdoors; a monarch whose lack of a male heir haunted him incessantly; and a ruthless leader who would stop at nothing to achieve his desires. His monumental decision to split from Rome and the Catholic Church was one that would forever shape the religious and political landscape of Britain.Combining magnificent storytelling with an extraordinary grasp of the pleasures and perils of power, Margaret George delivers a vivid portrait of Henry VIII and Tudor England and the powerhouse of players on its stage: Thomas Cromwell, Cardinal Wolsey, Thomas More and Anne Boleyn. It is also a narrative told from an original perspective: Margaret George writes from the King's point of view, injecting irreverent comments from Will Somers - Henry's jester and confidant.
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- Format Paperback
- Pages 939 pages
- Publisher St. Martin's Griffin
- Publication Date September 15th 1998
- First Publication 09/01/86
- Language English
- ISBN 9780312194390
- Edition Not informed
- Category Other
- Scenario ['United Kingdom']
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