The Six Wives of Henry VIII | 
 enlarge | Author: Alison Weir
Publisher: Grove Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  139 reviews
Sales Rank: 3781
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st Grove Press Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 656
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.5
ISBN: 0802136834
Dewey Decimal Number: 942.0520922
EAN: 9780802136831
ASIN: 0802136834
Publication Date: January 10, 1991
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The tempestuous, bloody, and splendid reign of Henry VIII of England (1509-1547) is one of the most fascinating in all history, not least for his marriage to six extraordinary women. In this accessible work of brilliant scholarship, Alison Weir draws on early biographies, letters, memoirs, account books, and diplomatic reports to bring these women to life. Catherine of Aragon emerges as a staunch though misguided woman of principle; Anne Boleyn, an ambitious adventuress with a penchant for vengeance; Jane Seymour, a strong-minded matriarch in the making; Anne of Cleves, a good-natured and innocent woman naively unaware of the court intrigues that determined her fate; Catherine Howard, an empty-headed wanton; and Catherine Parr, a warm-blooded bluestocking who survived King Henry to marry a fourth time.
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Wouldn't Want to Be Them! October 11, 2008
I found this book enlightening, easy-to-read, and quick to finish. It starts off with Henry as quite the affable young man, and even handsome. He is a catch for any lady, especially Princess Catherine, his first wife, but all of that changes as the years progress and he becomes more and more paranoid. In fact, as the book went on I found myself wondering why no one ever tried to assassinate him. He was a threat to powerful nobles, to his wives, to former friends... I felt terribly sorry for all of his wives, but especially Catherine.
 Very hard to read October 1, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you are a fan of Philippa Gregory, like myself, and you relish in the scandals and dramatics of King Henry VIII's Court, this may not be the book for you. This reads a lot more like a history textbook. Not exactly salacious or trashy. Just provides a lot of background and facts about this period of time. I just couldn't stay engrossed. I guess I need the fictionalized version, no matter how accurate it may be. Not exactly a short casual read by any means.
Fill in the holes, if you have read other books about this period. September 22, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A must read if you have been enticed by the interesting tale of the period... Perhaps you have read some of the fluffier books with more romance and fictional license. This is book fills in many of the holes. This book is a nice enjoyable read with great details that touch on the people in a Titan's wake.
The women come to life.
The politics and decisions that baffle us, centuries later, come into focus as you understand the rival nations and religious reform of the era. GREAT NOVEL.
This author did research and portrayed the characters factually and clearly.
Her Eleanor of Aquitaine novel is excellent as well.
Excellent! September 15, 2008
I got through this book much quicker than average. I could hardly put it down. Very well written and extremely interesting.
To be a wife of Henry VIII , Good or bad? September 1, 2008
To be a wife of Henry VIII would be great if you were content to not to be an individual with any rights.You would want for nothing.On the other hand if you wanted to express your self and be seen as an equal you would be treading on thin ice.
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