Henry VIII

by J. J. Scarisbrick

Overview

Henry VIII's forceful personality dominated his age and continues to fascinate our own. In few other reigns have there been developments of such magnitude—in politics, foreign relations, religion, and society—that have so radically affected succeeding generations. Above all the English Reformation and the break with Rome are still felt more than four centuries on.

First published in 1968, J. J. Scarisbrick's Henry VIII remains the standard account, a thorough exploration of the documentary sources, stylishly written and highly readable. In an updated foreword, Professor Scarisbrick takes stock of subsequent research and places his classic account within the context of recent publications.

"It is the magisterial quality of J.J. Scarisbrick's work that has enabled it to hold the field for so long."—Steve Gunn, Times Literary Supplement

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780300071580
Publisher:	Yale University Press
Publication date:	05/31/2011
Series:	The English Monarchs Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	560
Sales rank:	783,511
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.70(d)

About the Author

J. J. Scarisbrick is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Bristol.