false 10109 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 10109 7 1405107 2001 Henry VIII: The King and His Court total:452|5:130|4:182|3:124|2:14|1:2| 452 1780 868 47 6583 3.91 12437 1901 59950702 1677868 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.93 427 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 5 0 false Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Jun 16 16:52:49 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 16 16:54:15 -0700 2009
That said, I am most impressed with this work. The author covers many aspects of English his...more...]]> 47962872 2075632 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.94 452 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 3 0 false Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Mar 01 21:06:23 -0800 2009 Sun Mar 01 21:11:50 -0800 2009 more...]]> 22477425 620410 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.94 452 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 3 0 false Sun May 18 07:09:36 -0700 2008 Sun May 18 07:20:22 -0700 2008 more...]]> 65686917 2187928 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.94 452 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 5 0 true Sat Aug 16 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Jul 31 13:36:06 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 31 13:48:17 -0700 2009 more...]]> 51035450 1087546 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.94 452 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 4 0 false Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Mar 31 10:27:31 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 31 10:29:32 -0700 2009 more...]]> 64024665 1377692 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.94 452 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 4 0 false Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Jul 18 16:33:23 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 01 06:52:37 -0700 2009 more...]]> 26457454 1204015 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.94 452 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 3 0 false Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Jul 06 14:14:34 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 09 18:28:49 -0700 2008 more...]]> 52846863 1023216 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.94 452 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 4 0 false Wed Apr 15 19:16:33 -0700 2009 Tue Apr 21 00:05:35 -0700 2009 more...]]> 76382183 2686359 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.94 452 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 4 0 false Fri Nov 20 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sun Nov 01 11:35:05 -0800 2009 Fri Nov 20 10:50:26 -0800 2009 more...]]> 42218331 1878232 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.94 452 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 3 0 false Fri Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Jan 07 09:08:16 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 07 09:09:30 -0800 2009 more...]]> 66731601 2562422 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.94 452 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 4 0 false Thu Sep 10 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 09 07:01:32 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 10 08:05:53 -0700 2009 1 more...]]> 27779403 647823 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.94 452 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 0 0 false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sun Jul 20 08:53:34 -0700 2008 Thu Jun 11 17:21:41 -0700 2009 more...]]> 52967301 2168194 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.94 452 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 3 0 false Thu Aug 20 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 16 18:57:02 -0700 2009 Wed Sep 02 18:04:34 -0700 2009 more...]]> 50055402 1199141 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.94 452 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 4 0 false Mon Mar 16 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Mar 22 09:03:07 -0700 2009 Sun Mar 22 09:04:15 -0700 2009 40325212 1803764 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.94 452 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 5 0 false Wed Dec 17 13:37:40 -0800 2008 Wed Dec 17 13:38:24 -0800 2008 29683033 1291477 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.94 452 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 0 0 false Sat Aug 09 07:04:20 -0700 2008 Sat Aug 23 06:06:57 -0700 2008 more...]]> 73358002 813884 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.94 452 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 5 0 false Sat Oct 03 19:08:04 -0700 2009 Sat Oct 03 19:08:25 -0700 2009 53557160 2242036 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.94 452 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 5 0 false Tue Apr 21 23:50:05 -0700 2009 Tue May 05 18:23:57 -0700 2009 62486808 1443628 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.94 452 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 0 0 false Tue Jul 07 10:40:45 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 07 10:40:56 -0700 2009 39281713 809021 10109 034543708X 9780345437082 44 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269m/10109.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255895269s/10109.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10109.Henry_VIII_The_King_and_His_Court 3.94 452 “WEIR’S BOOK OUTSHINES ALL PREVIOUS STUDIES OF HENRY. Beautifully written, exhaustive in its research, it is a gem. . . . She succeeds masterfully in making Henry and his six wives . . . come alive for the reader.”
–Philadelphia Inquirer

Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court. Now Alison Weir, author of the finest royal chronicles of our time, brings to vibrant life the turbulent, complex figure of the King. Packed with colorful 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 rewards. The result is an absolutely spellbinding read.]]> 2001 5 0 false Sat Jan 10 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Dec 04 07:54:14 -0800 2008 Thu Jun 11 17:21:41 -0700 2009
Henry VIII was a fascinating character and for 2/3rd of his life a great ruler with ample economic development and caring for his people. The end of his life was tragic, full of betrayal that lead ...more...]]> 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=10109