The Last Days of Henry VIII
Conspiracy, Treason and Heresy at the Court of the Dying Tyrant
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
1 April 2006
Summary
After 35 years in power, Henry VIII was a bloated, hideously obese, black-humoured old man, rarely seen in public. He had striven all his life to ensure the survival of his dynasty by siring legitimate sons, yet his only male heir was eight-year-old Prince Edward. It was increasingly obvious that when Henry died, real power in England would be exercised by a regent. The prospect of that prize spurred the rival court factions into deadly conflict.
Robert Hutchinson has spent sever…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780753819364 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0753819368 |
| Author: | Robert Hutchinson |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 1 April 2006 |
| Weight: | 302g |
| Dimensions: | 199mm x 154mm x 24mm |
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‘A brilliantly readable account of Henry’s last years’
‘A brilliantly readable account of Henry’s last years’ SUNDAY TIMES
About The Author
Robert Hutchinson
Robert Hutchinson was defence correspondent for the Press Association 1976-83 before moving to Jane’s Information Group to launch Jane’s Defence Weekly. He is a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and a contributing author to The Archaeology of the Reformation.
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