Henry VIII: The Heart and the Crown
Born the third child and second son to Henry V11 and Elizabeth of York in 1491, Henry Tudor ascended to the throne of England after the death of his older brother. Living under the strict, watchful supervision of his father, Henry later married his brother’s widow in the knowledge that the survival of the Tudor line rested on the couple’s ability to produce a male heir. As his power and influence extended, Henry V111 fought a lifelong battle between head, heart, and duty underpinned by the hope that God would grant him a son to continue the family dynasty.
Format: Kindle, Audiobook, Hardcover & Paperback
Paperback: 640 Pages
Language: English
4.5/5
Reviewed By Reviewed By Juliette Foster
“History records Henry V111 as the tyrant monarch who married six wives, two of whom were executed. Yet the king who emerges from the pages of Alison Weir’s thoughtful and brilliant account, is a ruthless operator who though imperfect was also a complex, charismatic man who at times was even likeable.”
