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The Six Wives of Henry VIII (Paperback)

by Alison Weir (Author)
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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 from the Tudor period, "The Six Wives of Henry VIII" shows us a court where personal needs frequently influenced public events and where a life of gorgeously ritualised pleasure was shot through with ambition, treason and violence.

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Alison Weir lives and works in Surrey. Her books include Britain's Royal Families, Children of England, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henry VIII: King and Court, Mary, Queen of Scots and, most recently, Isabella.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great read, 25 Jan 2002
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This book was absolutely fascinating from start to finish - a wonderful period of history, to which Alison Weir has done complete justice.

Each of the wives are written about in more-than-adequate detail - if this wasn't a non-fiction piece of literature, you could say that the characterisation was top notch.

When completing this book (which shouldn't take too long as it's hard to put down), get hold of "The Children of England - The Heirs of Henry VIII", which continues where this book left off, and examines Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey and Mary I. I have just read that and can't wait to move on to Weir's biography on "Elizabeth"!

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Herstory!, 20 Nov 2002
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Alison Weir has a great talent for weaving factual information into a good story. Packed with historical references and material, this masterful account of the six wives of Henry VIII is not only painstakingly researched, but is a really good yarn!

This book challenges the stereotypes of the six queens and brings each character to life with contemporary sources. Too often we see the wives portrayed as the Barren, the conniving Harlot, the saintly Mother, the Ugly, the Adulteress, and the sedate Widow. This book gives us insights into the characters and impact of the queens, and certainly opened my eyes.

I would recommend this book to anyone interested in Tudor history, womens' history or a good story. All the good tales are based in truth.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Try it - you will not put it down, 18 Jul 2000
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This was the first book I read by Alison Weir - and I so liked it that, since then, I have read all others !

The author as a way of being entertaining while sticking strictly to historical sources that makes the read very enjoyable: there is no feeling (and no need, in her books) of a romanced approach - reality is far more exciting that fiction.

This book is, in fact, about Henry VIII and his evolution during his reign. The description of the different "compartments" of Henry VIII's matrimonial life are interesting in that they each correspond to a different era in his reign - and of Court life and customs. I hadn't realised before that his first marriage, with Catherine of Aragon, lasted as long as all others together.

A very good and easy read, which I strongly recommend.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to those six famous ladies
This is a really well written, clear and concise account of Henry VIII's six wives. I actually used it as a companion to The Autobiography of Henry VIII with Notes by His Fool... Read more
Published 18 days ago by Boof

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Great book and a gripping read. Alison Weir tells the story in a factual but page turning way. I could not put it down. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. M. A. C. Anderson

4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
This is a very interesting book. My one problem with this is that if you buy it for research, you'll find it will tell you the book the information is taken from, but no page... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Monica

4.0 out of 5 stars King Henry VIIIth
Very informative but hard to follow at times. Recommended if you want lots of facts about King Henry VIIIth.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Lisa J. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars The Six Wives of Henry V111
Excellent as are all Alison Weir's books, of which I currently possess twelve. Always so thoroughly researched for factual accuracy, which is what I look for, and combining... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. M. Key

5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Read
I am a big fan of Alison Weir's, and am in the process of collecting all of her books right now. I bought this book a week ago and was done with it within a day and a half because... Read more
Published 3 months ago by The Beagle

5.0 out of 5 stars History Made Interesting
I love historical books however often find that the bombardment of names and dates rather dry. Although a historical book, Alison Weir successfully blends fact and an apathy for... Read more
Published 4 months ago by E. Billiet

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant- fact is better than fiction!
This book is better than many a historical novel I've read, and it is pure researched fact! It is utterly compelling, in places very sad, and in others totally shocking. Read more
Published 5 months ago by DeeDeeBel

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply superb!
I bought this book ten years ago on a short trip to London and I have read it several times since.

The research must have been strenuous, the psycological analysis is... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Teresa Leandro

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book but not as good the second time
I first read this book several years ago when I had first developed an interest in the tudor monarchy, I recall that the first time I read it I couldnt put it down and really... Read more
Published 7 months ago by E. Weir

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