Henry VIII is Britain's most notorious monarch, remembered for his six wives & splitting the church in two for the sake of annulling
...The Tudors retained only a precarious grip on the crown of Engl&, founded on a title that was both tenuous & legally flimsy.
...This captivating biography of perhaps the most charismatic monarch of all time describes Henrys life & love affairs at the English Court together with his political wrangling, military campaigns, & acts of murderous brutality. It focuses not only on his marital endeavours but assesses his abilities as a politician, reformer, military strategist & man of great culture & learning. Included alongside illustrations are many fascinating titbits about life in Tudor Engl&. This makes a great gift for any Tudor enthusiast, as well as for secondary level students studying the Tudor period.