Henry VIII: King and Court

This magnificent new book is Alison Weir's greatest achievement: a detailed biography of Henry VIII, set against the cultural, social and political background of his court - the most magnificent court ever seen in England - and the splendour of his many sumptuous palaces. Seen from this new perspective, Henry VIII emerges as a fully-rounded and realistic personality, not the two-dimensional caricature of popular misconception. This book is not just an entertaining narrative packed with colourful description and a wealth of anecdotal evidence, but a comprehensive analytical study of the development of both monarch and court during a crucial period in English history. As well as challenging some recent theories, it offers controversial new conclusions based on contemporary evidence that has until now been overlooked. This is a triumph of historical writing which will appeal equally to the general reader and the serious historian.

Title - Henry VIII: King and Court

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Author - Alison Weir

ISBN 13 - 9780712664516

Imprint - Pimlico

Publisher - Vintage Publishing

Date Published - 05/05/2005

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No. of pages - 656

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 132 x 198 x 36mm

Weight - 450 g

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