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'Enthralling .... Tremlett brilliantly breathes life nito the shadowy figure of a stubborn and finally heroic woman.' --Miranda Seymour, Daily Telegraph
'Here is history with everything: romance, violence, eroticism, drama, spectacular personalities in gorgeous settings and on an international stage, God and original research ... A serious and irresistible book.' --Duncan Fallowell, Daily Express
'Rigorous yet accessible ... Tremlett has done an excellent job of accessing Catherine of Aragon's more private moments.' --Kathryn Hughes, Guardian
'Splendid history ... a wholly convincing portrait of this pious and intelligent woman.' --Guardian
'Rigorous yet accessible ... Tremlett has done an excellent job of accessing Catherine of Aragon's more private moments.' --Kathryn Hughes, Guardian
'Vivid and detailed biography.' -- BBC History Magazine
'[This] biography is popular history writing as it should be done, securely based on the sources and superbly written.' --London Review of Books
'Rigorous yet accessible ... Tremlett has done an excellent job of accessing Catherine of Aragon's more private moments.' --Kathryn Hughes, Guardian --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
'Here is history with everything: romance, violence, eroticism, drama, spectacular personalities in gorgeous settings and on an international stage, God and original research ... A serious and irresistible book.' --Duncan Fallowell, Daily Express
'Rigorous yet accessible ... Tremlett has done an excellent job of accessing Catherine of Aragon's more private moments.' --Kathryn Hughes, Guardian
'Splendid history ... a wholly convincing portrait of this pious and intelligent woman.' --Guardian
'Rigorous yet accessible ... Tremlett has done an excellent job of accessing Catherine of Aragon's more private moments.' --Kathryn Hughes, Guardian
'Vivid and detailed biography.' -- BBC History Magazine
'[This] biography is popular history writing as it should be done, securely based on the sources and superbly written.' --London Review of Books
'Rigorous yet accessible ... Tremlett has done an excellent job of accessing Catherine of Aragon's more private moments.' --Kathryn Hughes, Guardian --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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A glorious account of the life of the Spanish infanta who became Queen of England and changed the course of Tudor history.
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95 of 96 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was sceptical that there was anything new to say about the long suffering Catherine of Aragon. However, I found the work gripping from the first page. Tremlett's writing style is such that, even though one knows the course of events and the outcome, one is still enthralled by the narrative. Catherine, so often portrayed as the opposite of Anne Boleyn, being staid and dull, is characterized here as plucky, self-controlled, honourable and conscientious. This volume clearly shows how, whilst facing insurmountable obstacles, Catherine maintained her dignity as best she could -- no doubt one reason why the English people of the time so loved her. This work comes with a high recommendation from me. A must read for anyone studying or interested in the Tudor period since its accessible style easily makes it a good bedtime read as well as educational and informative.
113 of 117 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It's been over 40 years since Catherine of Aragon was devoted an entire biography to herself, so Giles Tremlett's book is long overdue. There seems to be a new book about Anne Boleyn every six months, but Catherine's story is no less entertaining, and given the fact that she was married to Henry VIII for twenty-four years, compared to Anne's three-and-a-half, arguably more so. Tremlett's biography is well researched and immensely readable and breathes new life into the mighty Catherine of Aragon. Her willingness to stand up and fight Henry's desire to be rid of her has always been something to be admired, and though, sadly, we know the ending, it is hard not to cheer her on as she takes her stand against the mighty Tudor monarch. Thoroughly entertaining read and an absolute must for Tudor fanatics.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'm not a history buff, so was really impressed when this turned out to be such a well-paced and excellent read. Giles Tremlett manages to interweave historical context, where the consequences of actions are truly momentous, with the minutiae of daily life. The book shows the everyday Catherine who never stopped sewing shirts for Henry - even while he insisted she was no longer his wife and Queen - and who paid great attention to the welfare of her household. It also gives us the Queen who, in the absence of the King, swiftly ordered an army north to defeat James IV of Scotland at Flodden Field. As the story of Catherine's life progresses you begin to understand why she was so loved by the people of England and what huge courage, devotion and determination she showed in the face of overwhelming pressure from the King and his enforcers. I know enough history to know that this ends badly, but I found myself so caught up in the how and why that it was difficult to put down.
This is a fabulous book that breathes real life into detailed research.
This is a fabulous book that breathes real life into detailed research.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Such in innovative read
I just loved this book it was so personable it really brought Katherine (Catalina) to life as if she had reached out and touched me. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sher
Well written but not as reserched as other books on the same topic
Well I knew my Tudor history well enough to know that the marriage of Catherine to Henry VIII does not end well after Anne Boleyn makes an appearance but everything before that I... Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. Willis
A very informative book
This is one of the best books i have ever bought. It is so very interesting. I love reading when i get time and this one is in my top ten. Read more
Published 6 months ago by HEATHER TROTT
Recommend
Having read numerous books on the various of Henry VIII's wives, I didn't actually expect to find anything new here, however this work has clearly been well researched and contains... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Charmkat
Wonderful Book
Another one of my favourites. Its great to see a fresh perspective of Catherine of Aragon. I never tire of reading about Henry VIII first wife. Read more
Published 8 months ago by L. Adams
An excellent biography of a very brave and decent woman.
In my retirement I have been studying the causes of/reasons for the Reformation in England.
This book, written in a very readable and enjoyable way, is an excellent... Read more
This book, written in a very readable and enjoyable way, is an excellent... Read more
Published 9 months ago by David J. Glazier
Highly recommended
This was such a well written book - a tragic story about the long suffering Catherine of Aragon - her fortitude and courage shone through the pages. Read more
Published 11 months ago by vivi
CATHERINE OF ARAGON
Understadable,easy to follow and interesting.
also not easy to put down once started.
I wish Giles Tremlitt had a series on the other
five Queens,but on the strength... Read more
also not easy to put down once started.
I wish Giles Tremlitt had a series on the other
five Queens,but on the strength... Read more
Published 11 months ago by QWERT
Book
What to say, it's a book about the life of Catherine of Aragon. Very well written, so easy to read. Very detailed (e.g.: descriptions about the Alhambra in Granada, etc. Read more
Published 11 months ago by SvenD
A much maligned Queen of England
At long last a serious history about the much maligned Queen of England and her extraordinary life full of courage and tenacity pitted against the whiles of a selfish and ruthless... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Richard Pelling
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