Anne Boleyn
Reputation, Revolution, Religion, and the Queen Who Changed History
$45.24
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
11 August 2026
Summary
A provocative exploration of the iconic Anne Boleyn, her influence on Europe’s political and religious landscape during her life, and why she matters today.
In a story that has intrigued readers for generations, this Queen of England has been portrayed through many of the tropes we typically use to discuss women, including as a seductress and a power-hungry manipulator. A closer examination of her ascent to power and her reign reveals instead a complex woman who was p…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781640658592 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1640658599 |
| Author: | Martha Tatarnic |
| Publisher: | Church Publishing Inc |
| Imprint: | Church Publishing Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 11 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 658g |
| Dimensions: | 228mm x 152mm |
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Critics Review
“Tatarnic’s book offers a thought-provoking and engaging reflection on the critical role Anne Boleyn played in shaping the English Reformation. But it’s also, more broadly, a timely and important commentary on how we talk about women in positions of power and often grossly undervalue them or reduce them to tropes. The author approaches this subject through the lens of her own work as a female leader in the Anglican church, which infuses each page with fresh and fascinating perspectives.”
* Natalie Grueninger, creator and host of “Talking Tudors” podcast *“Tatarnic has done a phenomenal job bringing a full picture of Anne Boleyn to us, while reminding readers how women’s lives, visions, dreams and impact are crucial to understanding ourselves today. This is a must read for all church historians, and anyone who wants to learn how a powerful feminist voice found her way in 16th-century England, and managed to have a lasting impact on the modern church.”
* Margo Guernsey, director of the documentary film The Philadelphia Eleven *“The author has taken a historical figure, Queen Anne Boleyn, and has given us an opportunity to ‘journey with her’ through the challenges she faced. Engaging with the themes makes for a fascinating read. As a modern-day reader, there is much there that speaks of the Queen’s resilience and her strength that should be celebrated. Yet sadly, it is often described negatively by those who disapprove of independent-minded women!”
* Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover and Bishop in Canterbury, author of The Girl from Montego Bay *About The Author
Martha Tatarnic
Martha Tatarnic is a contributor to Christian Century, The Anglican Journal, and Canadian Running. Her long-time blog for the Canadian Anglican Church and Ministry Matters is available on the Medium.com platform. She is the author of Why Gather? and co-host of the Future Christian podcast. She is a priest in the Anglican Church of Canada and rector at St. George’s Anglican Church in St. Catharines, Ontario, where she lives.
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