num_pages: 642
description: Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful description, meticulous in historical detail, rich in pageantry, intrigue, passion, and luxury, Weir brilliantly renders King Henry VIII, his court, and the fascinating men and women who vied for its pleasures and rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.
language: English
title: Henry VIII: The King and His Court
titlecomplete: Henry VIII: The King and His Court
characters: Jane Seymour, Thomas Wolsey, Anne of Cleves, Edward VI of England, Henry VIII of England, Anne Boleyn, Henry VII of England, Catherine of Aragon, Elizabeth I of England, Thomas Cromwell, Catherine Howard, Mary I of England, Thomas Cranmer, Catherine Parr, Thomas More
genres: Audiobook, 16th Century, Historical, Biography, European History, Tudor Period, British Literature, Nonfiction, History, Biography Memoir
ratings_count: 13877
places: United Kingdom
publisher: Ballantine Books