The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Book description
One of the most powerful monarchs in British history, Henry VIII ruled England in unprecedented splendour.
In this remarkable composite biography, Alison Weir brings Henry's six wives vividly to life, revealing each as a distinct and compelling personality in her own right. Drawing upon the rich fund of documentary material…
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2 authors picked The Six Wives of Henry VIII as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is non-fiction that reads as smoothly as fiction (except it’s all true); there is also a “sequel” about his children that is well worth a read. Lately, Weir has been writing novels set in the period, but I don’t like her fiction nearly as much as I love her non-fiction!
From Janet's list on for Tudor fans.
Alison Weir is a leading expert on Tudor women, has written widely in both fiction and non-fiction on the subject, and there is simply nothing worth knowing about Henry VIII’s wives that she doesn’t know and this comprehensive history of these six remarkable women is testimony to that knowledge. This was the book that first drove me to explore the women of this period and set me on the path towards my own writing. It is long and leaves no stone unturned, displaying the depth and excellence of Weir’s research, yet is gripping as fiction.
From Elizabeth's list on the wives of Henry VIII.
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