The Six Wives of Henry VIII

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Alison Weir

The tempestuous, bloody, and splendid reign of Henry VIII of England (1509-1547) is one of the most fascinating in all history, not least for his marriage to six extraordinary women. In this work of scholarship, Alison Weir draws on early biographies, letters, memoirs, account books, and diplomatic reports to bring these women to life. Catherine of Aragon emerges as a staunch though misguided woman of principle; Anne Boleyn, an ambitious adventuress with a penchant for vengeance; Jane Seymour, a strong-minded matriarch in the making; Anne of Cleves, a good-natured and innocent woman naively unaware of the court intrigues that determined her fate; Catherine Howard, an empty-headed wanton; and Catherine Parr, a warm-blooded bluestocking who survived King Henry to marry a fourth time.

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devised and edited by Eric R. Delderfield

Discusses the characters, careers, and influence on history of each English king and queen from the early Saxons to Elizabeth II.

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Patricia D. Netzley

Discusses the importance in history of the queen who ruled England for sixty-four years and during whose reign Great Britain expanded its influence throughout the world.

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Alison Plowden

Covers from the birth of Princess Victoria, her early life and accession to the throne, and concludes with her marriage to Prince Albert.