A fully-illustrated guide to the six queens of Henry VIII, and how they changed history. Created by bestselling illustrator Lydia Monks, with a foreword from renowned Tudor historian Suzannah Lipscomb.
9th June 2025
Hardcover
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A fully-illustrated guide to the six queens of Henry VIII, and how they changed history. Created by bestselling illustrator Lydia Monks, with a foreword from renowned Tudor historian Suzannah Lipscomb.
Description
Lydia Monks brings to life the six queens of Henry VIII in spectacular, fully-illustrated style, including a foreword from Tudor historian, author and broadcaster Suzannah Lipscomb.Everyone knows the rhyme: divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. But how much do you know about the women behind it? From loyal and devout Katherine of Aragon to the elegant Anne Boleyn, through to the scholar and survivor: Catherine Parr, learn all about six fascinating women with one thing in common: a difficult husband.Perfect for Tudor enthusiasts who want to learn more about six queens who changed history.
About the Author
Lydia Monks is one of the most original and bestselling picture book artists working today. Lydia illustrates several bestselling series including the What the Ladybird Heard adventures and Princess Mirror-Belle, written by Julia Donaldson. Her distinctive use of colour and collage has won her critical acclaim and several awards, including the Royal Mail Scottish Children's Book Award, the Stockport Children's Book Award and multiple nominations for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Six Queens is her first non-fiction book for older readers, and is the culmination of a lifelong fascination with the queens of Henry VIII.Suzannah Lipscomb is an award-winning historian, author, and broadcaster. She is Professor Emerita at the University of Roehampton; Senior Member at St Cross College, Oxford; and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Society of Antiquaries.
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