- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Pimlico; New edition edition (6 Mar 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0712673199
- ISBN-13: 978-0712673198
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
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Children Of England: The Heirs of King Henry VIII 1547-1558
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A sequel to THE SIX WIVES OF HENRY VIII, this vivid and compelling book tells the story of Henry's children and those of his sister Mary - popular history at its best.
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When Henry VIII died in 1547, he left three highly intelligent children to succeed him in turn - Edward, Mary and Elizabeth - to be followed, if their lines failed, by the descendants of his sister Mary Tudor, one of whom was the ill-fated Lady Jane Grey. Edward was nine years old, Mary 31 and Jane ten. Edward, Elizabeth and Jane were staunch Protestants, Mary a devout Catholic; each had a very different mother and they had grown up in vastly different circumstances. This book is not interested in constitutional history but in the characters and relationships of Henry's four heirs. Making use of a variety of contemporary sources, it brings to life one of the most extraordinary periods of English history, when each of Henry's heirs was potentially the tool of powerful political and religious figures, and when the realm was seething with intrigue and turbulent change.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is also published under the title The Children of Henry VIII, so don't be caught out as I was, thinking they were two separate books. I would recommend buying the book under The Children of Henry VIII title, as the typeface is much larger, clearer and easier to read than under the Children of England title.
51 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was very good in tackling subjects which usually get dealt with as a chapter in a book on the individuals. As someone who finds the period fascinating, it was academic enough not to be boring if you know a fair amount about the main characters, but not daunting if you dont. Alison Weir puts the chronology together well, and examines the four characters relationship with each other, how those relationships were manipulated or affected by those into whose care they were entrusted, and their motivations in the actions they took. She also takes a great deal of care in the detail - for example in trying to make a modern diagnosis of the ailments suffered by the characters, and in particular those suffered by Mary in her desire to bear an heir to the throne.
Thoroughly recommended.
Thoroughly recommended.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A fascinating book that deals with each of his children in turn. It gives the reader an insight into why they acted as they did. It proves that really all four of them were neglected lonely people. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone interested in this period.
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loved it.
Even though I know the story of Mary, Elizabeth and Edward I got caught up in the drama of it all all over again and I even felt for John Dudley in the chapter 'Pining Away'. Read more
Published 9 months ago by anthony
Not the Tudors again! No, give this book a chance
If you think the subject of the Tudors has been done to death by historians then you may be right. Although the Tudors TV series may be giving said historians the vapours it might... Read more
Published 14 months ago by P. Stokes
Mary Tudor - a tragic lady.
This is a book I have re-read a number of times. Each time I am struck by the tragedy of Mary Tudor. I find her story truly heartbreaking. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Anthony
absorbing and fascinating.
Sandwiched between the reigns of the commanding personalities and the politically and socially astute minds of Henry VIII and his second daughter, Elizabeth, the short-lived reigns... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Rebecca
Very Good
An excellent read highlighting the relationships between Edward, Mary, Elizabeth and Jane. Alison Weir often complicates her books with a lot of unexplained details, with to many... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. S. Howley
Bringing history to life
Having previously read 6 wives of Henry VIII by Alison Weir, was keen to continue the story and was not disappointed. This is another excellent book. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2009 by Rebecca C
a great insight to King Henrys childrens lives
I found this book fascinating, how all the children were brought up so differently and the very harrowing lives the lived. Alison Weir writes so well, a very well researched book.
Published on 14 Aug 2009 by L. mckay
Entertaining and readable
I enjoyed this book -- it slaked my insatiable thirst for more information on not only the Tudor period in general but particularly Queen Mary whom I feel has been much less... Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2009 by Teresa
Fascinating and entetaining
This is an excellent book! I've read it dozens of times and it maintains its fascination. Weir's writing style is so fluid and easy to read that I've since bought many other titles... Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2008 by Country girl
Their lives and relationships
Based on extensive research Alison Weir traces the lives of Henry VIII's 3 children, Edward, Mary and Elizabeth, as well as their cousin, the ill fated nine days queen, Lady Jane... Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2008 by Gary Selikow
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