The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History by Hume
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| Author | Hume, Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp), 1847-1910 |
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| Title | The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History" by Martin Hume is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book examines the influential roles played by the six wives of King Henry VIII, focusing on their political significance during a transformative period in English history that coincided with the Reformation. Through this work, the author seeks to highlight how these women were more than mere victims of their circumstances, positing that their lives were intricately linked to broader political struggles of the time. The opening of this text sets the stage for understanding the historical context surrounding Henry VIII's marriages, beginning with the early life and political machinations involved in his first marriage to Katharine of Aragon. Through a detailed narrative, Hume introduces the political motivations behind Katharine's arrival in England and the significance of her marriage as part of a broader strategy orchestrated by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain to strengthen alliances. The text implies that the fates of the wives are entwined not only with Henry's desires but also with the shifting tides of political power, laying the foundation for the exploration of their individual stories as they navigate the complex interplay of love, ambition, and statecraft. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Anne Boleyn, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1507-1536 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 -- Biography |
| Subject | Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547 -- Marriage |
| Subject | Catharine, of Aragon, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1485-1536 |
| Subject | Jane Seymour, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1509?-1537 |
| Subject | Anne, of Cleves, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1515-1557 |
| Subject | Catharine Howard, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, -1542 |
| Subject | Catharine Parr, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1512-1548 |
| Subject | Marriages of royalty and nobility -- Great Britain -- History -- 16th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32813 |
| Release Date | Jun 14, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 194 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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