The Six Wives of Henry VIII By David Loades

Claire | October 26, 2009

This new book on Henry VIII and his six wives was published by Amberley Publishing to coincide with the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s accesion to the throne and tells the story of Henry VIII from 1504, when he was a Renaissance Prince and second in line to the throne, right through to his death [...]

King Henry VIII: King & Court by David Loades

Claire | June 28, 2009

This beautifully illustrated Pitkin Guide, “King Henry VIII: King & Court” by renowned Tudor historian David Loades, is a concise guide to this infamous monarch of the Tudor era.
It’s only around twenty pages long but is packed with fantastic information about Henry VIII and wonderful images - portraits, paintings, miniatures, stained glass windows, photos of [...]