Henry VIII in 100 Objects: The Tyrant King Who Had Six Wives Tapa blanda -

Barnsley: Frontline Books, 2020. Henry VIII is one of history's most memorable monarchs. Popularly known for his six wives, and the unfortunate fate which befell Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, Henry initiated many reforms and changes which still affect our lives today. The annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon set in motion the separation of the English church from Rome and the establishment of the Church of England, which in turn led to the dissolution of the monasteries, the hauntingly evocative remains of which can be seen across the United Kingdom. Henry also oversaw the legal union between England and Wales, and he is also known as the father of the Royal Navy', with one of his great warships, the Mary Rose, lost in 1545 and recovered in 1982, becoming one of the most famous wrecks in maritime history. In addition to the monasteries, other buildings around the UK continue to remind us of the times of the Tudors - there is the site of Greenwich Palace at the Royal Naval College… Leer más

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Paperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; A unique collection of items that between them reveal a fascinating insight into the life of King Henry VIII.

Paperback / softback. New. A unique collection of items that between them reveal a fascinating insight into the life of King Henry VIII.

Frontline Books, 2022. Paperback. New. 339 pages. 9.75x6.75x0.50 inches.

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