Henry VIII: King, Tyrant, Visionary (eBook)

A Journey Through the Power and Turmoil of the Tudor Monarch

Charles Andrew Wilcox (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
231 Seiten
tredition GmbH (Verlag)
978-3-384-47319-6 (ISBN)

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Step into the tumultuous world of Henry VIII, a ruler whose reign reshaped England and left an indelible mark on history. In Henry VIII: King, Tyrant, Visionary, Charles Andrew Wilcox unravels the multifaceted legacy of one of England’s most captivating monarchs—a man of great contradictions, whose ambition, passion, and ruthlessness changed the course of a nation.

From the unyielding quest for a male heir to his transformative break with the Roman Catholic Church, Henry VIII was a king driven by power and personal desire. This compelling narrative explores the complex political, religious, and personal dimensions of his reign. Witness his fiery relationships with six wives, his role in the birth of the English Reformation, and the rise of a Tudor court that became a cultural and political powerhouse.

Balancing the charismatic and the tyrannical, Wilcox sheds light on a ruler who was as brilliant as he was brutal—a man whose decisions defined an era and reverberated far beyond his time.

Perfect for history enthusiasts and Tudor aficionados alike, this book provides an insightful and vivid journey into the heart of a king who remains one of history's most fascinating figures.

Discover the king, the tyrant, and the visionary who dared to reshape a kingdom.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 28.12.2024
• Verlagsort: Hamburg
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen
• Schlagworte: Church of England • english monarchy • Henry VIII • King and tyrant • Monarchy and legacy • Religious transformation • renaissance england • royal intrigue • six wives • Tudor Court • tudor dynasty
• ISBN-10: 3-384-47319-1 / 3384473191
• ISBN-13: 978-3-384-47319-6 / 9783384473196