Falcon hunting. Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn: The Marriage That Upended Europe and Changed England
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Falcon hunting. Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn: The Marriage That Upended Europe and Changed England
19.99 €
12.79 €
The marriage of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn is one of the most impressive plots in history. The long courtship of the king was followed by a hasty marriage to the already pregnant Anna and her coronation, and less than three years later the passion of the husband was replaced by hatred so strong that he wished to get rid of his wife.
Outstanding British Tudor scholars John Guy and Julia Fox explore the latest archival finds and debunk historical myths, presenting Anna and Henry in a completely new light. They show how closely Anna and Heinrich's relationship is connected with the most important events in international politics at the turning points of European history, and that as early as the sixteenth century, women were able to influence the politics and religious beliefs of patriarchal society. Special attention is paid to the seven years that Anna spent in France, which fell out of sight of historians, as well as how she organized her court under the new rules, which ultimately became one of the reasons for her fall. In their book, which serves as a model of the deepest historical analysis, Guy and Fox offer an original interpretation of one of the most significant marriages in history and create a fascinating picture of the interweaving of love and passion, power and politics.
Outstanding British Tudor scholars John Guy and Julia Fox explore the latest archival finds and debunk historical myths, presenting Anna and Henry in a completely new light. They show how closely Anna and Heinrich's relationship is connected with the most important events in international politics at the turning points of European history, and that as early as the sixteenth century, women were able to influence the politics and religious beliefs of patriarchal society. Special attention is paid to the seven years that Anna spent in France, which fell out of sight of historians, as well as how she organized her court under the new rules, which ultimately became one of the reasons for her fall. In their book, which serves as a model of the deepest historical analysis, Guy and Fox offer an original interpretation of one of the most significant marriages in history and create a fascinating picture of the interweaving of love and passion, power and politics.