The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Alison Weir
The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Alison Weir
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The Six Wives of Henry VIII

Author: Alison Weir

Narrator: Simon Prebble

Unabridged: 22 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 10/26/2012


Synopsis

This acclaimed best-seller from popular historian Alison Weir is a fascinating look at the Tudor family dynasty and its most infamous ruler. The Six Wives of Henry VIII brings to life England's oft-married monarch and the six wildly different but equally fascinating women who married him. Gripping from the first sentence to the last and loaded with fascinating details, Weir's rich history is a perfect blend of scholarship and entertainment.

About Alison Weir

Alison Weir is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels Innocent Traitor and The Lady Elizabeth and several historical biographies, including Mistress of the Monarchy and The Six Wives of Henry VIII.


Reviews

Goodreads review by karen on February 29, 2020

i have never before spent so long reading a book and having less to say about it at the end. before reading this book, what i knew about henry VIII came mostly from one pbs (week-long)special and the herman's hermits song, which turns out to be historically inaccurate and not actually about henry VI......more

Goodreads review by Lavande on October 16, 2009

Watch "The Other Boleyn Girl." Then watch an episode of "The Tudors." Afterward, immediately go to confession for such shameful and useless acts. Do penance by reading "The Six Wives of Henry VIII" to save your soul lest ye go through life thinking that the Tudors were all about bad acting and awkwa......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on July 03, 2019

I read most of this book for an essay years ago but decided now to read it in full and... I am conflicted. Alison Weir is one of the most well known and respected historians of Tudor England and yet I found so many issues with this book. It is a good introduction to the period, and it serves as a ne......more

Goodreads review by Tania on September 12, 2014

I’ve read some Phillipa Gregory and Hillary Mantel titles about Henry VIII and was totally entranced. Which is weird because I’m Afrikaans, live in South Africa, and never even had history at school. The only problem with the historical fiction titles, is that they only deal with one or two wives at......more

Goodreads review by Jane on May 02, 2013

Where I got the book: purchased on Amazon UK. Ah, I do enjoy an Alison Weir. I am not enough of a historian to have Opinions about history, so my comments are about the writing rather than historical merit, and the writing is good. Weir is always lively and entertaining, perfect for a recreational hi......more