Henry VIII

Now in a third edition, this seminal text has been updated to provide an insightful and original portrait of one of England’s most unforgettable monarchs and the many paradoxes of his character and reign.

Henry was a Renaissance prince whose Court dazzled with artistic display; yet he was also a savage adversary who ruthlessly crushed all those who opposed him. Five centuries after his reign, he continues to fascinate, always evading easy characterisation. Wooding locates Henry VIII firmly i...