Table of Contents

Preface: 1 The Renaissance Prince; 2 The King's Court; 1 The King at War; 4 The King's Great Matter; 5 The King's Laws; 6 The King's Government; 7 The King's Enemies; 8 The King's Other Island; 9 The King's Religion; 10 The King's Last Years; Notes on the text; Further Reading; Index

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Focuses on the fluctuating, often fraught relationship between Henry VIII and his court, his Church and his people - and with the other powers of continental Europe. This work shows how Henry manipulated key players such as Wolsey, Cromwell, Fisher and More, and how his royal image was shaped over decades of change.

About the Author

David Loades is Professor Emeritus of the University of Wales and an Associate of the Centre for Early Modern History at the University of Oxford. A leading historian on Tudor England, his recent books include Princes of Wales:Royal heirs in waiting, The Cecils: Privilege and power behind the throne and Mary Tudor: The tragical history of the first queen of England ( all published by The National Archives).

Reviews

'a model of writing for a wide audience without distorting or dumbing down' BBC History magazine