A Brief History of Henry VIII: King, Reformer and Tyrant (Brief Histories)

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pp. xiv 386. “In his new book, Derek Wilson explores the myths behind the image of the Tudor Lion. He was the monarch that delivered the Reformation to England yet Luther called him ‘A fool, a liar and a damnable rotten worm’. As a young man he gained a reputation as an intellectual and fair prince yet he ruled the nation like a tyrant. He treated his subjects as cruelly as he treated his wives. Based on a wealth of new material and a life time’s knowledge of the subject Derek Wilson exposes a new portrait of a much misunderstood King.” Paperback edition.

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ISBN 1845299035
ISBN13 9781845299033
Number of pages 386
Original Title A Brief History of Henry VIII: King, Reformer and Tyrant (Brief Histories)
Published Date 2009
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition No Dj
Binding Paperback
Size 8vo
Place of Publication London
Edition First edition
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pp. xiv 386. “In his new book, Derek Wilson explores the myths behind the image of the Tudor Lion. He was the monarch that delivered the Reformation to England yet Luther called him ‘A fool, a liar and a damnable rotten worm’. As a young man he gained a reputation as an intellectual and fair prince yet he ruled the nation like a tyrant. He treated his subjects as cruelly as he treated his wives. Based on a wealth of new material and a life time’s knowledge of the subject Derek Wilson exposes a new portrait of a much misunderstood King.” Paperback edition.

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Weight 1 kg