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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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I cannot commend this book enough - it is everything you want from a history book - well read - perfectly written and executed - a comprehensive history of each of Henry VIII wives, from the pride of Catherine of Aragon, the boldness and arrogance of Anne Bolyne, the short lived and subdued reign of the Jane Seymour, the sadness of Anne of Cleeves, the naivety and calamity of Catherine Howard and the grace of Catherine Parr. Each one having a very special place in Henry's life - his seemly disregard for each and every one of them and the family, friends and characters that surround them. The barbarity of the Era and the beginning of the Church of England and all its pomp. Brilliantly researched and worth every penny of your money. Buy it, read it, listen to it, enjoy it.

Nothing short of excellent

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What made the experience of listening to The Six Wives of Henry VIII the most enjoyable?

The author, has a unique talent to connect with the reader, by stoping to take the time to put things and attitudes in relations to today's thinking, such as the limitations women had in both speech and dress.

What other book might you compare The Six Wives of Henry VIII to, and why?

I would compare it to her other work such as Isabella the female werewolf. In as much as it explains the woman's role in the society.

Which character – as performed by Simon Prebble – was your favourite?

It would have to be ann of cleaves.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

If only I could, but it is very long, which is also a blessing.

Any additional comments?

Well executed on all levels.

Superb read

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If this book wasn’t for you, who do you think might enjoy it more?

this book is for anyone wanting to know the complete history of this king and his wives, it's all here.

five star excellence

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What did you like most about The Six Wives of Henry VIII?

The whole story. It was told in a very factual way, with lots of references to historical records, but the characters were all brought to life in a very believable way.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Six Wives of Henry VIII?

The marriage of King Henry to Ann of Cleves, and the repercussions that followed. It all worked out well for them both in the end though.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Too many to pick just one

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Although this is all based on fact, you still couldn`t help but feel sadness at the way that some of the characters were treated or met their ends.

Any additional comments?

I have to admit that this isn`t the usual genre of audiobook that I choose, but I`m so very glad that I had a dabble into our history for a change. The narration was excellent, the story flowed and the characters were all well rounded, so that you got a sense of who they were. I didn`t want a romanticised version with lots of "voices", I wanted a factual account of what life would have been like in the Tudor Court. That being said, you get all the facts...but it`s still a great story to listen to.

Absolutely loved it...a fascinating factual story

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I'm surprised that some people mentioned the narration in a negative way, I thought it was fine, but horses for courses I guess. I loved this and learnt a lot. I will be listening to it again once I've finished my next book!

Excellent

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