The author of The Tudors presents a concise, accessible audience chronicle of the bloody reign of Tudor monarch Henry VIII (1509-1547), which proved to be a turning point in English history. Rex (Reformation history, U. of Cambridge) treats the political, religious, and social aspects of this tumultuous period --including Henry's break with the Catholic Church. Illustrations include facsimiles of Holbein-inspired portraits of Henry and several of his six wives, members of the court, and royal real estate. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
An accessible biography of Henry VIII by one of the country's leading Tudor experts.
