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Rich with wellresearched and meticulously documented historical detail, the book navigates the chronology of one of the most spiritually and politically volatile periods in english history while maintaining a clear focus on the personal experiences of the. Publishers summary this acclaimed best seller from popular historian alison weir is a fascinating look at the tudor family dynasty and its most infamous ruler. One of the most powerful monarchs in british history, henry viii ruled england in unprecedented splendour. This book chronicles the lives and relationships of the six wives of englands king henry viii, one of historys most well known monarchs. Just before dawn, on the morning of the 25 january 1533, a small group of people gathered in the kings.
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