Henry VIII - The King and His Court (Paperback, 1st American trade pbk. ed)

“WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful description, meticulous in historical detail, rich in pageantry, intrigue, passion, and luxury, Weir brilliantly renders King Henry VIII, his court, and the fascinating men and women who vied for its pleasures and rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.

General

Imprint:	Random House
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2002
First published:	October 2002
Authors:	Alison Weir
Dimensions:	210 x 141 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	642
Edition:	1st American trade pbk. ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-345-43708-2
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Royalty Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Biography > Historical, political & military Books > Biography > Royalty Promotions
LSN:	0-345-43708-X
Barcode:	9780345437082

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