Henry VIII: The Charismatic King Who Reforged a Nation - Tapa dura

Description: 208 pages: illustrations; 31 cm. Notes: Includes index. Contents: An Unexpected Crown -- A Renaissance Prince -- War and Peace -- Life at Court -- All the King's Men -- Fatal Attraction -- Church and State -- Henry's last years. Summary; "...Perhaps the most charismatic monarch of all time describes Henry's love affairs and life at the English Court together with his political wranglings, military campaigns, mood swings, and acts of murderous brutality. This fully illustrated book on the reign of Henry VIII focuses not only on his marital adventures, but also on his abilities as a politician, reformer, military strategist, and man of great culture and learning" -- Publisher's description. Subjects: Henry -- VIII, -- King of England, -- 1491-1547. Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547. Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography. Kings and rulers. Great Britain.