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 174
... Adultery was a king's birthright ; fidelity was a queen's obligation . It was a double standard , but it made sense . If Henry had an affair during mar- riage and fathered a child , it was unlikely to damage the monarchy . The child ...
... Adultery was a king's birthright ; fidelity was a queen's obligation . It was a double standard , but it made sense . If Henry had an affair during mar- riage and fathered a child , it was unlikely to damage the monarchy . The child ...
Side 200
... adultery to be sinful , but believed that his actions were beyond fault ; therefore if Henry wanted another woman , it was probably his wife's doing . Blaming the queen made him feel less guilty about his actions . Edward Hall reports ...
... adultery to be sinful , but believed that his actions were beyond fault ; therefore if Henry wanted another woman , it was probably his wife's doing . Blaming the queen made him feel less guilty about his actions . Edward Hall reports ...
Side 201
... adultery . - Absolute power corrupts absolutely – which is an apt description of Henry as a king and as a lover . Initially , in his first relationship with Katherine of Aragon , he was eager to please , was loving and chivalrous , but ...
... adultery . - Absolute power corrupts absolutely – which is an apt description of Henry as a king and as a lover . Initially , in his first relationship with Katherine of Aragon , he was eager to please , was loving and chivalrous , but ...
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Chronology | 7 |
Henry and His Women II | 11 |
The Teenage King | 17 |
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