In the Lion's Court: Power, Ambition and Sudden Death in the Reign of Henry VIII
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Author: Robert A Wilson (Yale University)
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 608
The story of Henry VIII and his six wives is a well-known example of the caprice and violence that dominated that KingAEs reign. Now renowned historian Derek Wilson examines a set of relationships that more vividly illustrate just how dangerous life was in the court of the Tudor lion. He tells the interlocking stories of six menuall curiously enough named Thomasuwhose ambitions and principles brought them face to face with violent death, as recorded in a simple mnemonic: "Died, beheaded, beheaded, Self-slaughtered, burned, survived."
Author: Robert A Wilson (Yale University)
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 608
The story of Henry VIII and his six wives is a well-known example of the caprice and violence that dominated that KingAEs reign. Now renowned historian Derek Wilson examines a set of relationships that more vividly illustrate just how dangerous life was in the court of the Tudor lion. He tells the interlocking stories of six menuall curiously enough named Thomasuwhose ambitions and principles brought them face to face with violent death, as recorded in a simple mnemonic: "Died, beheaded, beheaded, Self-slaughtered, burned, survived."
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only.
Author: Robert A Wilson (Yale University)
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 608
The story of Henry VIII and his six wives is a well-known example of the caprice and violence that dominated that KingAEs reign. Now renowned historian Derek Wilson examines a set of relationships that more vividly illustrate just how dangerous life was in the court of the Tudor lion. He tells the interlocking stories of six menuall curiously enough named Thomasuwhose ambitions and principles brought them face to face with violent death, as recorded in a simple mnemonic: "Died, beheaded, beheaded, Self-slaughtered, burned, survived."
Author: Robert A Wilson (Yale University)
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 608
The story of Henry VIII and his six wives is a well-known example of the caprice and violence that dominated that KingAEs reign. Now renowned historian Derek Wilson examines a set of relationships that more vividly illustrate just how dangerous life was in the court of the Tudor lion. He tells the interlocking stories of six menuall curiously enough named Thomasuwhose ambitions and principles brought them face to face with violent death, as recorded in a simple mnemonic: "Died, beheaded, beheaded, Self-slaughtered, burned, survived."
In the Lion's Court: Power, Ambition and Sudden Death in the Reign of Henry VIII
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