Henry: Virtuous Prince

Bestselling royal historian David Starkey’s captivating biography is a radical re-evaluation of Henry VIII, the British monarchy’s most enduring icon.

Larger than life in every sense, Henry VIII was Britain’s most absolute monarch – but he was not born to rule. In this brilliantly readable history, David Starkey follows the promising young prince – a Renaissance man of exceptional musical and athletic talent – as he is thrust into the limelight after the death of his elder brother. His subsequent quest for fame was as obsessive as that of any modern celebrity, and his yearning for a male heir drove him into dangerous territory.

The culmination of a lifetime’s research, David Starkey’s biography is an unforgettable portrait of the man behind the controversies, the prince turned tyrant who continues to tower over history.

Title - Henry: Virtuous Prince

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Author - David Starkey

ISBN 13 - 9780007247721

Imprint - HarperPerennial

Publisher - HarperCollins Publishers

Date Published - 19/03/2009

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Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 129 x 198 x 30mm

Weight - 330 g

Languages - English