2011, ISBN: 0300071582

[EAN: 9780300071580], Neubuch, [PU: Yale University Press, New Haven], Paperback. Henry VIII's forceful personality dominated his age and continues to fascinate our own. In few other reig… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780300071580], Neubuch, [PU: Yale University Press, New Haven], Paperback. Henry VIII's forceful personality dominated his age and continues to fascinate our own. In few other reigns have there been developments of such magnitudein politics, foreign relations, religion, and societythat 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 Focusing on what the author considers to be the flamboyant personality of Henry VIII, this text explores a king whose impact on government, society and religion of England is still felt more than four centuries on. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability., Books<

2011, ISBN: 9780300071580

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, … Mehr…

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 Books J. J. Scarisbrick|Paperback|Yale University Press|31/05/2011, Yale University Press<

1997, ISBN: 9780300071580

Yale University Press, Paperback, Auflage: Illustrated, 578 Seiten, Publiziert: 1997-04-02T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Hersteller-Nr.: 23 illustrations, 0.91 kg, Verkaufsrang: 402769,… Mehr…

Yale University Press, Paperback, Auflage: Illustrated, 578 Seiten, Publiziert: 1997-04-02T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Hersteller-Nr.: 23 illustrations, 0.91 kg, Verkaufsrang: 402769, Henry VIII, British Royalty, Biography, Subjects, Books, 1001-1500, Historical, Norman to Medieval: 1001-1500, Britain, Military, Europe, Countries & Regions, The Plantaganets & Medieval England, Great Britain, History, Books Global Store, 579c3025-5e5c-446b-80c9-b24e6fd5c94f_3601, 579c3025-5e5c-446b-80c9-b24e6fd5c94f_0, Special Features Stores, Arborist Merchandising Root, Format: Illustrated, Yale University Press, 1997<