The Life and Times of Henry VII

Kings and Queens of England

by Neville Williams

The year 1485, when Henry Tudor defeated Richard Plantagenet at Bosworth Field, for many marks the end of the Middle Ages. Born in 1456, amidst the upheaval of the Wars of the Roses, King Henry spent his formative years in exile at the Twilight Court of Brittany, where he learnt a conservative approach in rule and administration, tending to retain rather than innovate. Yet his reign coincided with the High Renaissance of Michelangelo and da Vinci, with Columbus' discoveries, and with the spread of learning in Europe.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Biography

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1973

Reviews

[Frederick Colbey · Rating 3 out of 5]

So, let's start with the positives. This book contains some interesting facts. And it was good to learn about a king who many don't know much beyond "Henry the 8th's dad".

However, I feel like the way it was written made it feel like too much information too quickly. I would liked for maybe some parts to be made clearer. Although, maybe that's because it's more academic than I was anticipating.

Anyway, overall, in glad I read this book.

[Harald · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book details the life of His Majesty, King Henry VII, or Henry Tudor.

The book details of the foundation of the Wars of the Roses, Henry’s claim to power and the start of his reign.

It’s only 224 pages and weaves a good tale of the late King which has been very helpful for Tudor revision.

[Richard Danks · Rating 1 out of 5]

Didn't finish . The most boring and heavy book I've read for years.

[Larry · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent look into the life of the first Tudor monarch,as well as interesting snippets of medieval and tudor life of the common people.

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

My preferred academic text. Williams covers Henry's life with clarity and readability.