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Henry VIII

By: Abigail Archer
Narrated by: Sarah Nichols
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Henry VIII ruled England from 1509 to 1547. As a young man, he was fond of sports and hunting and was said to be uncommonly handsome. Standing more than six feet tall, he loomed large in the lives and minds of his subjects as he navigated his country through the tricky diplomatic and military hazards of the 16th century.

A man of enormous appetites, Henry conducted affairs with many women, married six, and executed two. His infatuation with Anne Boleyn set in motion a chain of events that reshaped the church in England and eroded the dominance of Rome. But the popular image of Henry as a crude tyrant, dispatching courtiers, enemies, and wives with gusto, obscures a more nuanced and fascinating character. He was a true Renaissance king who presided over one of Europe's greatest courts and nudged Western civilization onto a new course.

Here, from Abigail Archer, author of the New York Times best seller Elizabeth I, is the story of Henry VIII.

©2015 Abigail Archer (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Europe Great Britain Politicians Politics & Activism Royalty England Tudor Middle Ages Biography
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If your looking for a general over view of Henry's life then this is fine except for the speed of the narrator.
she literally races through the book which is both good and bad.. in short it's an OK book read by an adequate narrator.

All the headlines no substance

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Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this account of a fascinating person and period of national history known for its corrupt intrigue in high places.

Great story well told.

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Good content but the speed in which the book was read made me feel like it was very rushed and had to pause the book at moments to allow the information sink in, before moving on.
Apart from that quite enjoyable.

Good content but rushed

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I’m very interested in the king and queens Britain and this version is very good but not the best tale.

Loved this

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really loved listening to this , massive fan of the tudor era , knew a bit about it already but I like how this expanded my knowledge on the subject a great listen for anyone who likes tudor England.

loved it

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