Henry VIII: Man and Monarch

Book Overview

The year 2009 marks the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession to the throne, and to celebrate this momentous occasion, leading Tudor scholars David Starkey and Susan Doran examine the extraordinary transformations--personal and political, intellectual and religious, literary, aesthetic, and linguistic--that took place during Henry's reign.

Drawing on the British Library's unparalleled collections, Henry VIII explores the motives and beliefs that spurred Henry's actions, masterfully telling the story of his reign. This refreshing approach reaches beyond the myths and stereotypes surrounding this monumental historical figure and encourages readers to reassess their perceptions of the great Tudor monarch who still manages to cast a spell over our imaginations.

Richly illustrated with color images from the accompanying exhibition at the British Library--including many of Henry's own annotated volumes--and including contributions from notable scholars such as Eamon Duffy and James Carley, this volume presents an unsurpassed firsthand outline of the revolutionary changes in ideas that took place during Henry's reign--and above all, in his own mind.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0712350268
• ISBN13: 9780712350266
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: British Library
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 1.3" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A Fantastical View into Henry the Man and Monarch

This book is very different from your average biography. It is a beautiful catalog book with many photos of items never seen before. Since I live in the states I would never have the opportunity to see an exhibit of such exquisite quality. If you are a true Tudor Fan then this is the kind of book you will treasure and refer to for years. It is definitely a delightful experience.