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The tempestuous, bloody, and splendid reign of Henry VIII of England (1509-1547) is one of the most fascinating in all history, not least for his marriage to six extraordinary women. In this accessible work of brilliant scholarship, Alison Weir draws on early biographies, letters, memoirs,... read more

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The child, thought the ambassadors, was delightful, 'singularly beautiful'.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Part I Katherine of Aragon
Part II The "great matter"
Part III How many wives will he have?

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  1. Alison Weir (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Bodley Head; London
Country: England
Publication Date: 1991
ISBN: 0370313968
Page Count: 643

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  • Library of Congress: DA333.A2 W45 1991b
  • Dewey: 942.0520922

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