Henry VIII, King of England and Ireland in the first half of the 16th century, is one of history’s most famous monarchs for many reasons. He ruled ruthlessly, was quick to cry “treason!” and execute, and equally quick to fall in and out of love. Henry changed the religious fabric of England forever and left his mark on the wider world – but what of the six women he took as his queens?
From the regal and capable Catherine of Aragon to the patient and generous Katherine Parr, Henry’s wives represented a range of personalities, goals, beliefs, and influences on the king. Each of Henry’s six wives represented a facet of the king himself, whether he liked to admit it or not; unfortunately, a Queen of England at the side of Henry VIII could never be sure of her husband’s love – or her safety. These are the stories of three Catherines, two Annes and one Jane.
This captivating history book covers topics such as:
– Henry Tudor
– Catherine of Aragon
– Mistress Elizabeth Blount
– Mistress Mary Boleyn
– Anne Boleyn
– Anne of Cleves
– Mistress Mary Shelton
– The Wooing of Jane Seymour
– Catherine Howard
– The Culpeper Affair
– Katherine Parr
– More Theories on Henry Tudor’s Fertility
– The Illegitimate Children of Henry VIII
And much more!