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The Six Wives of Henry VIII

By: Alison Weir
Narrated by: Simon Prebble
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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.

©1991 Alison Weir (P)2002 Recorded Books Europe Great Britain Politicians Politics & Activism Royalty England Tudor Middle Ages Thought-Provoking
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An excellent book which introduces us to all King Henry's wives. I thought I knew a good deal about this subject but saw some of his relationships in a new light. Excellently written and well narrated. It is one of those books you don't want to end.

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This is a wonderfully fluid book. The narration and detail combine to make it a treat for audio book listeners.

Great book

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A truly great history. A must read for anyone interested in the 16th century history of Europe.

Fabulous in every respect

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very informative and read really well. I have just finished it and am going to start it again!

Excellent!

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Too often the wives of Henry VIII are recorded by history as mere appendages of the man himself. This book addresses this imbalance and gives insight, not only of the characters of the women themselves, but also of what it meant to be a high-born woman in these times.

The story is fast paced and I had a few very late nights, as I couldn't bear to stop listening! I have read other books on the subject, but this is the only one that really looks at the events from the woman's point of view and treats them without pre-conceived judgement.

The narrator was very pleasant to listen to, which always helps. If you are interested in the Tudor period, and the role of women in society and the political sphere, I cannot recommend this book highly enough.

The best book I've listened to in ages.

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