Mistresses of Henry VIIISeventeen-year-old Henry VIII was 'a youngling, he cares for nothing but girls and hunting.' Henry was considered a demi-god by his subjects, so each woman he chose was someone who had managed to stand out in a crowd of stunning ladies. This book offers an insight into the love life of Henry, and the twelve women who knew the man behind the mask. |
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But Henry's fame does not lie with these considerable achievements – he is
wellknown because of his unconventional attitude to women. His determination
to give some of his lovers everything they wanted – even the crown off his wife's
head, ...
But Henry's fame does not lie with these considerable achievements – he is
wellknown because of his unconventional attitude to women. His determination
to give some of his lovers everything they wanted – even the crown off his wife's
head, ...
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If the king wished to spend the night with his wife, there was a ceremonial aspect
to it; he would be dressed in his night robe and led by his gentlemen of the
chamber and other servants to his wife's apartments. He would usually have sent
a ...
If the king wished to spend the night with his wife, there was a ceremonial aspect
to it; he would be dressed in his night robe and led by his gentlemen of the
chamber and other servants to his wife's apartments. He would usually have sent
a ...
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Whether he had been truly angered by his wife's affair or not, Lord Hastings had
managed to retain his position. The king created Hastings the earl of Huntingdon
in 1529,16 and in 1538 he was described as a man 'of great power' although ...
Whether he had been truly angered by his wife's affair or not, Lord Hastings had
managed to retain his position. The king created Hastings the earl of Huntingdon
in 1529,16 and in 1538 he was described as a man 'of great power' although ...
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... to a hero's welcome which was somewhat overshadowed by his wife's
achievements during his absence. When he was reunited with his wife, 'it was
such a loving meeting that every creature rejoiced'.3 Yet Henry was furious with
Katherine ...
... to a hero's welcome which was somewhat overshadowed by his wife's
achievements during his absence. When he was reunited with his wife, 'it was
such a loving meeting that every creature rejoiced'.3 Yet Henry was furious with
Katherine ...
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At some point between 1514 and 1518, Henry became attracted to another of his
wife's maids of honour. Elizabeth Blount, commonly known as Bessie, was
around thirteen when she was first linked to the king. She seems to have been
the ...
At some point between 1514 and 1518, Henry became attracted to another of his
wife's maids of honour. Elizabeth Blount, commonly known as Bessie, was
around thirteen when she was first linked to the king. She seems to have been
the ...
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Brukerevaluering - Melisende - LibraryThingDefinitely a rehashing of the lives of Henry's wives than an in depth study of his mistresses. Whilst Anne, Katherine and possibly Jane not only were both mistress then wife, I think more time could ... Les hele vurderingen
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The Woman in the World That I Value The Most | |
The Year of Three Queens | |
His True Wife | |
I Like Her Not | |
Rose Without a Thorn | |
How Many Wives Will He Have? | |
Queen Katherine the Fourth? | |
Conclusion | |
Bibliography About the Author Copyright | |
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Bibliografisk informasjon
| Tittel | Mistresses of Henry VIII |
| Forfatter | Kelly Hart |
| Utgiver | The History Press, 2010 |
| ISBN | 0752462512, 9780752462516 |
| Lengde | 224 sider |
| Eksporter sitat | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |