Book description
What makes a man marry six times? Was Henry VIII a voracious philanderer? On the contrary, says Dr David Starkey, the King was seeking happiness -- as well as hoping for a son. The first of his wives was Catherine of Aragon, the pious Catholic princess who suffered years of…
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1 author picked Six Wives as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love David Starkey’s style of writing and can hear his voice come through as I read it.
What I like is that book covers all the wives of King Henry in one volume, and it’s great to have all the information in one place. It’s a good starter book for anyone wishing to get a feel for the whole period, too. It’s a big volume but not dull and dusty. Each wife is dealt with separately and so it’s an easy book to pick up where you left off.
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