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 12
... wanted - even the crown off his wife's head , or his wife's head itself – has secured his place in history . It is unsurprising that Henry had many lovers as most noble families wanted one of their women to attract the king's attention ...
... wanted - even the crown off his wife's head , or his wife's head itself – has secured his place in history . It is unsurprising that Henry had many lovers as most noble families wanted one of their women to attract the king's attention ...
Side 91
... wanted her even more and could not bear it that Anne denied him . We cannot know if her rejection was calculated or sincere . That it inflamed Henry's interest is unsurprising ; what is astonishing is how far he went to attain her ...
... wanted her even more and could not bear it that Anne denied him . We cannot know if her rejection was calculated or sincere . That it inflamed Henry's interest is unsurprising ; what is astonishing is how far he went to attain her ...
Side 156
... wanted a wife - a companion and consort as well as a lover . Even though he was not attracted to his wife , many thought he could not possibly annul a third marriage ; those who knew him well were not surprised at the turn of events ...
... wanted a wife - a companion and consort as well as a lover . Even though he was not attracted to his wife , many thought he could not possibly annul a third marriage ; those who knew him well were not surprised at the turn of events ...
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Chronology | 7 |
Henry and His Women II | 11 |
The Teenage King | 17 |
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