The first and second parts of John Hayward's the life and raigne of King Henrie IIII
By: edited with an introduction by John J. Manning.
Contributors: Manning, John J. 1938-; Hayward, John, Sir, 1564?-1627.
Series: Camden fourth series ;; v. 42
Publisher: Offices of the Royal Historical Society, University College London
Published: 1991
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 264
Subjects: Henry IV, King of England, 1367-1413; Great Britain -- History -- Henry IV, 1399-1413
Other titles: John Hayward's The life and raigne of King Henrie IIII.
Description: John Hayward (1564-1627) was born into a poor family and worked his way into wealth and prominence as an historian and political writer for the Stuart dynasty. In 1599 Hayward published his work on the life of Henry IV. While well received by the populace, Queen Elizabeth I and other members of her court felt that the book was a subtle attack on her reign and the corruption which had crept into the Tudor dynasty. Hayward was imprisoned during the final years of her reign and it was not until after her death that he was able to gain power and prestige under James I.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Spine title: John Hayward's The life and raigne of King Henrie IIII.