The Mistresses of Henry VIIIHistory Press, 2009 - 224 sider The 16th century was a time of profound changes in religion & society across Europe. Some of Henry VIII's mistresses were at the forefront of influencing these events. In this book, Kelly Hart provides an insight into the love life of our most popular king, & the 12 women who knew the man behind the mask. |
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Side 134
... Cromwell . Henry was utterly charmed by this shy young woman who needed his help and protection . His sweet- heart's brother , Edward Seymour , was made a gentleman of the Privy Chamber , which gave him constant access to the king ...
... Cromwell . Henry was utterly charmed by this shy young woman who needed his help and protection . His sweet- heart's brother , Edward Seymour , was made a gentleman of the Privy Chamber , which gave him constant access to the king ...
Side 152
... Cromwell on his way out that ' I like her not ' . ' Henry was a romantic . It seems that , in his head , he had built this up , perhaps expecting it to become a love match . Wotton , the English envoy who had been with Holbein in Cleves ...
... Cromwell on his way out that ' I like her not ' . ' Henry was a romantic . It seems that , in his head , he had built this up , perhaps expecting it to become a love match . Wotton , the English envoy who had been with Holbein in Cleves ...
Side 157
... Cromwell knew he was in danger . He was closely matched with his conservative enemies . But they had a trump card that Cromwell , with all his cunning could not beat - Catherine . Cromwell had solved many prob- lems for the king , but ...
... Cromwell knew he was in danger . He was closely matched with his conservative enemies . But they had a trump card that Cromwell , with all his cunning could not beat - Catherine . Cromwell had solved many prob- lems for the king , but ...
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Chronology | 7 |
Henry and His Women II | 11 |
The Teenage King | 17 |
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