The Youth Of Henry VIII: A Narrative In Contemporary Letters (1913)

By Frank Arthur Mumby

Book Overview

""The Youth of Henry VIII: A Narrative in Contemporary Letters"" is a historical book written by Frank Arthur Mumby and published in 1913. The book is a collection of letters and documents from the early life of King Henry VIII of England, written by his contemporaries. Mumby uses these letters to create a narrative of Henry's youth, from his birth in 1491 to his coronation as king in 1509. The book covers Henry's education, his relationships with his family and friends, and his early political ambitions. Mumby also includes background information on the Tudor dynasty and the political climate of England during Henry's youth. Overall, ""The Youth of Henry VIII"" provides a unique and intimate look into the life of one of England's most famous monarchs during his formative years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164072471
• ISBN13: 9781164072478
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"