Henry VIII: King and Court de Weir, Alison - 2008-09-18

UsedVeryGood The cover is clean but does show some wear. .

Vintage Books USA, 2008-09-18. Paperback. Good.

London: Vintage Books. Very Good. 2008. Trade Paperback. Slight spine crease. Genealogical tables. 656 pages. This magnificent new book is Alison Weir's greatest achievement: a detailed biography of Henry VIII, set against the cultural, social and political background of his court - the most magnificent court ever seen in England - and the splendour of his many sumptuous palaces. Seen from this new perspective, Henry VIII emerges as a fully-rounded and realistic personality, not the two-dimensional caricature of popular misconception. This book is not just an entertaining narrative packed with colourful description and a wealth of anecdotal evidence, but a comprehensive analytical study of the development of both monarch and court during a crucial period in English history. As well as challenging some recent theories, it offers controversial new conclusions based on contemporary evidence that has until now been overlooked. This is a triumph of historical writing which will appeal… Leer más

Penguin Random House. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Penguin Random House. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

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Paperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Packed with colourful description, meticulous in historical detail, rich in pageantry, intrigue, passion, and luxury, Weir brilliantly renders King Henry VIII, his court, and the fascinating men and women who vied for its pleasures and

Vintage, 2008. Paperback. New. 656 pages. 7.80x5.12x1.42 inches.

Paperback / softback. New. Tells the biography of Henry VIII that is set against the cultural, social and political background of his court - the most spectacular court ever seen in England - and the splendour of his many sumptuous palaces.

Vintage. Paperback. 639pp. Two small selections of black and white plates. Heavily creased to spine. Binding is sound. Clean Reading copy only . Paperback. 2008.