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Presents Shakespeare's history play about Henry VIII, which dramatizes the king's political struggles with Cardinal Wolsey and his controversial marriage to Anne Boleyn. Also includes a scholarly introduction, an essay on Shakespeare's theatrical world, and explanatory notes.

Biographies of the six queens who were the wives of Henry the VIII of England drawn from early biographies, memoirs, and diplomatic reports.

A fictionalized account of the life of Katherine of Aragon, daughter of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain, discussing her passionate marriage to England's Prince Arthur, and telling how she had to deny their love after his death in order to marry his brother Henry and claim her rightful place as queen.

Tells the story of Henry VIII's rule and of his genius for the exercise of power.

Details the historical events of the reign of Henry VIII of England with emphasis on his six marriages.

Chronicles the personal lives of the four heirs of King Henry VIII, nine-year old Prince Edward; Lady Mary, the adult daughter of Henry's first wife; Lady Elizabeth, the teenaged daughter of Anne Boleyn; and Lady Jane Grey, the English king's great-niece--all of whom eventually took the throne if only for a brief time.

A brief account of the life of that complex personality, King Henry VIII of England.

Traces the history of the Protestant Reformation and discusses the actions of King Henry VIII in starting a new religion in England.