King Henry VIII and Emperor Charles V both ruled for almost forty
years at a time when momentous changes in society, politics and
religion were taking place in England and across Europe. Richard
Heath takes a fresh look at these two individuals and the
importance of their relationship in determining both their
immediate policies and the future of their lands. Although always
rivals for status, Henry and Charles, despite their very different
temperaments, had much in common. Both had been brought up as
devout Christians and in the chivalric tradition. Ties between
their lands (by 1520 Charles was Holy Roman Emperor as well as
ruling Spain, the Low Countries and much of Italy) were close.
There were alliances against a common enemy, France, valuable
trading links and a personal connection - Henry was married to
Charles' aunt, Catherine of Aragon. The book provides a clear
account of their complex and ever-changing relationship, both
personal and political. It reveals the goodwill that existed
between them, particularly during Emperor Charles' lengthy state
visit to England in 1522. It also shows how this proved impossible
to maintain once Henry decided to end his marriage to Catherine and
his subsequent rejection of papal authority. On the occasions when
they planned military action together their alliance collapsed in
mutual recriminations. Yet they were officially at war for only a
few months and their armies never faced each other. The duplicitous
world of international diplomacy, with dynastic marriages, fine
words and broken promises, provides the backdrop to this
fascinating story. In their search for honour and dynastic
security, so important to both monarchs, the decisions of one could
rarely be ignored by the other.
General
Imprint: |
Pen & Sword History
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
February 2023 |
Authors: |
Richard Heath
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
240 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-399-08457-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
1-399-08457-7 |
Barcode: |
9781399084574 |
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