Aug 27, 2007 a great historical fiction book on henry viii is the autobiography of henry viii. Her bestselling history books include the six wives of henry viii, eleanor of aquitaine, elizabeth of york and the lost tudor princess. Mar 20, 2020 historical fiction books have a way of transporting readers to another place and time. These come in all shapes and sizes, from academic textbooks to popular history works, and can cover his entire life or only part of his reign. In one sentence the fate of catherine howard, fifth wife of henry viii is cast. Books about henry vii as expected from a website dedicated to henry vii, we are particularly interested in books which discuss the life and times of the first tudor monarch. Wolf hall by hilary mantel, the other boleyn girl by philippa. Books on thomas cromwell five books expert recommendations. Yet her reign is destined to be brief and heartbreaking, as she is forced to do battle with enemies far more powerful and calculating than she could have ever. The cobler turned courtier, being a pleasant humour between king henry. In the court of henry viii henry viii s court book 1 kindle edition by haeger, diane. In the court of henry viii henry viiis court book 1 kindle edition by haeger, diane. The accounts of him given by the venetians on their arrival in england are well known, but bear retelling for the reason that they were, so far as the kings person was concerned, disinterested. The marriage of henry fitzroy to mary howard henry fitzroy is often seen as the forgotten son.
In the footsteps of anne boleyn, sarah morris and natalie grueninger it is the visitors companion to the palaces, castles and houses associated with henry viiis infamous wife. The fifth queen by ford madox ford i love this book. Henry viii who ruled england from 1509 until his death in 1547 and his six wives have inspired a shakespeare play henry viii, a book by philippa gregory that was turned into a movie starring. I love books good books books to read my books historical fiction books book lists prince henry nonfiction book lovers the forgotten son of henry viii. The early loves of anne boleyn by josephine wilkinson, tudor. Henry viii, when he came to the throne of england, was a beautiful young man, eighteen years old. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Apr 18, 2011 she is the author of numerous works of history and historical fiction, specialising in the medieval and tudor periods.
This book is not a history of england during the troubled reigns of edward vi. He was, of course, the founder of the dynasty and father to henry viii but he was also one of the most unlikely kings england has had. Apr 24, 2012 weir is another highly esteemed royal novelist and non fiction writer, and with her 2007 book, she tells the story of the nine days queen, one of historys most hapless political pawns. List of books and articles about henry viii online.
It is divided into three sections catherine of aragon, the great matter and how many wives will he. Thomas cromwell trilogy by hilary mantel goodreads. Both kathryn and mary wed english lords, as many countries did not want the stain of their mothers treason. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of shakespeare. Early life in his youth he was educated in the new learning of the renaissance and developed great skill in music and sports. Please check your spam box if you dont receive a confirmation email. Consider adding a few of these new historical fiction reads to your reading list. The last journey of henry viii chapter 1, a tudors fanfic. During the tudor period, arguably one of the most exciting times in history, one family dominated the country with two of the strongest monarchs ever to sit on the throne, henry viii and elizabeth i. Few books strike me as deeply imagined, most walk over familiar ground pavane is a true original. This book provides a very convincing picture that that assessment is woefully at odds with the reality. The book was weirs first historical work since her first book, britains royal families.
List of books and articles about henry viii online research. At his death in 1547, king henry viii left four heirs to the english throne. Hilary mantels the mirror and the light brings her henry. Historical fiction books have a way of transporting readers to another place and time.
I also own and use the ones by g w bernard, joanna denny, paul friedmann, norah lofts and marielouise bruce occasionally. Henry viii is widely agreed to be one of the greatest of english monarchs. Your privacy is essential to us and we will not share your details with anyone. Henry died on a late summers day and was buried next to queen kathryn howard at westminster. Mantels research is impeccable, her blend of fact and fiction is extraordinary, nowhere is this more apparent than in her amazing characterizations.
Henry then spotted a dark figure at the end of the corridor staring out the window towards the full moon placed firmly in the sky. She is the author of numerous works of history and historical fiction, specialising in the medieval and tudor periods. Margaret george tells the story from the point of view of henry viii, and his fool, will somers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the secret bride. The acclaimed pelican shakespeare series edited by a. Henry limped towards the door and paused before turning and exiting the room. A captivating guide to catherine of aragon, anne boleyn, jane seymour, anne of cleves, catherine howard, and katherine parr. The autobiography of henry viii by margaret george. The other boleyn girl by philippa gregory, the constant princess by. A great nonfiction book on henry viii the king and his court by alison weir. He was created prince of wales in 1503, following the death of his elder brother, arthur.
He stood in the dark passageway and frowned looking around, the corridor he noticed was almost ice cold and was darkly lit. The favorite novels of henry viiis wives score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. In the court of henry viii henry viiis court book 1. This novel for teenagers imagines henry viii and anne boleyn as high school students in the united states. Tudor fiction books for kids kids books set in tudor times. Non fiction tudor books this is a list of non fiction books about the tudors and tudor england that i have referred to when researching posts and articles for my site.
Anne boleyn, six wives and henry viii book list the anne. This is an entertaining work of historical fiction. Henry viii, catherine of aragon, anne boleyn, mary boleyn, boleyns, jane seymour, anne of cleves, katherine howard, howards, katherine. The six wives of henry viii by alison weir, paperback. Henry viii, king of england, 14911547 fiction the blanket of the dark 1931, by john buchan text in australia. Phillipa gregory, hillary mantel, antonia fraser, et al. Prince henry was wed to infanta maria of spain, and would soon be crowned king henry ix of england. The first book in a trilogy about the fictional king henry ix, son of henry viii and anne boleyn.
Sep 02, 2019 these are the most interesting, engaging, and fascinating nonfiction books of the six wives of henry viii, and why you should be reading them. If youre a fan of historical fiction books, youll love this list of recent releases that take place during the tudor period. The best books on henry vii five books expert recommendations. This article about a nonfiction book on english history is a stub. Everybody thinks they know the tale of king henry viiis wives.
Tudor royal fiction novels about henry viii and his. The six wives of henry viii is an account of henry viii s marriages by british historian alison weir. The six wives of henry viii is an account of henry viiis marriages by british historian alison weir the book was weirs first historical work since her first book, britains royal families. In her new book, alison weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of henry viii and the glittering court he made his own. The complete genealogy, the six wives of henry viii, the princes in the tower, the wars of the roses, the children of henry viii, the life of elizabeth i, and eleanor of aquitaine. Alison weir is the author of britains royal families. Henry viii, king and court is a superb book, especially if youre interested in the small details of everyday life at court. Nov 16, 2011 henry viii, king and court is a superb book, especially if youre interested in the small details of everyday life at court. Aug 24, 2018 i loved alison weirs biography of henry viii. The mirror and the lightthe final instalment of hilary mantels epic trilogy covering the life of thomas cromwell, henry viiis chief minister and architect of the english reformationwas published to great acclaim this month. If after reading this book, youre itching to get more indepth with henry viii, then i suggest margaret georges the autobiography of henry viii as told by his fool, will somers. Braunmuller and stephen orgel the legendary pelican shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned shakespeareans. The life of elizabeth i, and the six wives of henry viii, and the novels anne. The blanket of the dark 1931, by john buchan text in australia.
Consider adding a few of these new historical fiction reads to. Tudor fiction books for kids kids books set in tudor. In an age when a monarchs domestic and political lives were inextricably intertwined, a king as powerful and brilliant as henry viii exercised enormous sway over the laws, the customs, and the culture of his kingdom. Wolf hall by hilary mantel, the other boleyn girl by philippa gregory, bring up the bodies by hilary mantel, the boleyn inhe. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Novel about meg wyatt, the fictionalized best friend of anne boleyn. An entertaining novel narrated by the king himself. This book does not read like a novel, but a fast moving, accurate, interesting biography of. It is divided into three sections catherine of aragon, the great matter and how many wives will he have. Ford uses the life of henry viiis fifth queen to explore the culture of fear, treachery. Ford uses the life of henry viiis fifth queen to explore the culture of fear, treachery, and paranoia which characterized the tudor court.
A great historical fiction book on henry viii is the autobiography of henry viii. When he and his best friend fall in love with the same woman, romantic obsession looms over a new generation of tudors. Her novels include innocent traitor, katherine of aragon. Thomas cromwell trilogy by hilary mantel 3 primary works 5 total works hilary mantel follows thomas cromwell from his humble beginnings to his rise as powerful advisor to henry viii to his downfall and death.
You might also enjoy the reign of henry viii by david starkey or his virtuous prince, which concentrates exclusively on henrys youth and teenage years, as does young henry by robert hutchinson. It includes katherine of aragon,the first wife of king henry viii, and mary tudor, his younger sister, but margaret tudor is at the heart of this story. So many people have written books about henry viii and studied that period what makes you so interested in the lesserknown early tudor period. Her bestselling history books include the six wives of henry viii, eleanor of aquitaine, elizabeth of york and, most recently, the lost tudor princess. In the court of henry viii when young and beautiful catherine howard becomes the fifth wife of fifty year old king henry viii, she seems to be on top of the world. Henry emerges as a politician quite incapable of thinking strategically, but blown hither and thither by events. See also whats at your library, or elsewhere broader terms. Niece of the powerful duke of norfolk, lord high treasurer of england, and cousin to anne boleyn, catherines future has been decided long before she is sent to the court of henrys fourth wife, anne of cleves. The six wives of henry viii is an account of henry viiis marriages by british historian alison. In this accessible work of brilliant scholarship, alison weir draws on early biographies, letters, memoirs, account books, and diplomatic reports to bring these.
A brilliant end to this superb historical trilogy on cromwell, the ordinary man who rises to an exalted status under henry viii. Nonfiction tudor books this is a list of nonfiction books about the tudors and tudor england that i have referred to when researching posts and articles for my site. Favorite historical novels on henry viiis 6 wives 40 books. The story is told from the perception of margaret tudor, the older sister of king henry viii. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. No us access the cobler turned courtier, being a pleasant humour between king henry the eighth and a cobler london. This is very similar to kings fool, albeit in readers digest form, as georges novel is over pages. A novel margaret george, author, william sommers, photographer st. This book was a joy to read,enjoying anything about henry viii like i do. Great britain history henry viii, 15091547 fiction the armourers prentices london and new york. For fans of wolf hall, alison weirs new york times bestselling biography of henry viii brilliantly brings to life the king, the court, and the fascinating men and women who vied for its pleasures and rewards. Diane haeger is the author of several novels of historical and womens fiction, including four novels set in the court of king henry viii. Lady jane grey was the grandniece of henry viii and the cousin of edward vi. The tempestuous, bloody, and splendid reign of henry viii of england 15091547 is one of the most fascinating in all history, not least for his marriage to six extraordinary women.
Includes 3 free reports, book list and primary sources list. In the court of henry viii henry viii s court book 1. There are many myths, legends, and stories behind the reign of king henry viii of england. The best nonfiction books about tudor england, 14851603. As a maid of honor to anne of cleves, eliza camperdowne is drawn into the dizzying, dangerous orbit of henry viii. What is the best and most enjoyable book on henry viii. Henry viii, 14911547, king of england 150947, second son and successor of henry vii. Here, five books contributing editor benedict king chooses five of the best books to help you get to grips with the real thomas cromwell and the political. In a succession of books on medieval and early modern monarchs, weir has established her credentials as one of the most evocative of popular historians. Best nonfiction books about tudor england 207 books. He had many children, the most well known being elizabeth i and mary i, great queens of england. Read the other tudors by philippa jones available from rakuten kobo. These are the most interesting, engaging, and fascinating nonfiction books of the six wives of henry viii, and why you should be reading them.
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