Henry VIII: The King and His Court

Henry VIII: The King and His Court

For fans of Wolf Hall, Alison Weirâ‚¬s New York Times bestselling biography of Henry VIIIÂ brilliantly brings to life the king, the court, and the fascinating men and women who vied for its pleasures and rewards.

â‚¬Å“WEIRâ‚¬S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificentâ‚¬â€œand dangerousâ‚¬â€œcourts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful description, meticulous in historical detail, rich in pageantry, intrigue, passion, and luxury, Weir brilliantly renders King Henry VIII, his court, and the fascinating men and women who vied for its pleasures and rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.
Country USA
Brand Ballantine Books
Manufacturer Ballantine Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780345437082
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2002-10-29
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780345437082

Country	USA
Brand	Ballantine Books
Manufacturer	Ballantine Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780345437082
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2002-10-29
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780345437082