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The Wives of Henry VIII (1992) (edit title/settings)

Also published as The Six Wives of Henry VIII

by Antonia Fraser (Author) (edit contributors)

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The six-week New York Times bestselling history of the legendary six wives of Henry VIII — from an acclaimed biographer.
"Admirably succeed(s) in bringing to life the six women who married England's ruler ..." — New York Times Book Review.

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The story begins in Spain.

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Family Trees

Prologue

Part One CATHERINE OF ARAGON

1 Arthur's Dearest Spouse
2 The Princess in His Power
3 Golden World
4 Example of Wedlock
5 Without an Heir Male

Part Two ANNE BOLEYN

6 A Fresh Young Damsel
7 The King and His Lady
8 People May Grumble
9 Hail Anna!
10 The Most Happy?

Part Three JANE SEYMOUR

11 Very Modest Behaviour
12 The Third Marriage
13 Entirely Beloved

Part Four ANNA OF CLEVES AND KATHERINE HOWARD

14 An Unendurable Bargain
15 That Young Girl Katherine
16 Old Man's Jewel

Part Five CATHERINE PARR

17 Necessity and the Widow
18 Obedient to Husbands
19 Farewell Admirable Queen

EPILOGUE

20 What the King Lusted

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  1. Antonia Fraser (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Country: England
Publication Date: October 27, 1992
ISBN: 0394585380
Page Count: 479

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