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Blood Will Tell

A Medical Explanation of the Tyranny of Henry VIII

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Blood Will Tell

By: Kyra Cornelius Kramer
Narrated by: Pam Ward
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With his tumultuous love life, relentless pursuit of a male heir, and drastic religious transformation, England's King Henry VIII's life sounds more like reality television than history. He was a man of fascinating contradictions - he pursued a woman he loved for almost a decade only to behead her less than four years after their marriage. He defended Catholicism so vigorously that he was honored as defender of the faith, but he went on to break with Rome and have himself declared supreme head of the Church of England. Worst of all, the king who began his reign praised as "hero" and "lover of justice and goodness" ended it having metamorphosed into such a monster that he was called the "English Nero".

What could have caused these incredible paradoxes? Could there be a simple medical explanation for the king's descent into tyranny? Where do the answers lie? Blood will tell.

©2018 Kyra Cornelius Kramer (P)2019 Tantor Europe Great Britain Politicians Politics & Activism England Royalty Medical Tudors

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Absolutely loved this book as I am a history buff. The thought that Henry could've had such an illness hasn't been explored before in all the literature I have read. Would love to listen to more from this author.

Refreshing

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A very interesting book, the author is very knowledgeable and very witty. My only complaint is the narrator

Interesting

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I found it very interesting and well explained. Very plausible reasoning in relation to the checkered history of the lack of surviving male heirs and is other co-morbidities.

Surprisingly enjoyable

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Gives an overview of the history of Henry 8th and life during Tudor times. An interesting medical postulation, though we will never know.

An investigation into Henry’s possible medical diagnoses whilst reviewing his life course

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A really thought provoking at the Tudor King and his consorts from a different perspective. Greatly enjoyed this.

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