The Autobiography Of Henry VIII
$32.99
- Paperback
944 pages
- Release Date
18 May 1988
Summary
This is the story of England’s most famous, and notorious, king. The facts of Henry VIII’s life and reign were more astonishing, poignant and outlandish than the plot twists of most fiction.
Henry’s character was complex: he was a charismatic, ardent – and brash – young lover who married six times; a scholar with a deep love of poetry and music; an energetic hunter who loved the outdoors; a monarch whose lack of a male heir haunted him incessantly; and a ruthless leader who would stop…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780330298735 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0330298739 |
| Author: | Margaret George |
| Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
| Imprint: | Pan Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 944 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 18 May 1988 |
| Weight: | 644g |
| Dimensions: | 57mm x 130mm x 200mm |
| Audience Age: | 18 |
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Critics Review
“A remarkable achievement…Magnificently researched and admirably written.” –“Mary Stewart”
“Her novel is a…banquet feast for most readers…astonishing. There’s rousing drama, robust atmosphere and consistently solid characterization; and finally, Margaret George’s triumph is anchored in the urgent rhythm her writing attains.” –“Forth Worth Star Telegram”
“It doth brim with lust, violence, cruelty and living conservation…Margaret George has found a new and fresh way to tell the story. –“Detroit Free Press”
Margaret George
Margaret George is the author of several best-selling novels, including Mary Queen of Scotland and the Isles, Mary, Called Magdalene and, most recently, Elizabeth I. She travels widely to research her novels and lives with her husband in Madison, Wisconsin.
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