The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers
by Margaret George
The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers by Margaret George holds a highly rated rating of 4.25 out of 5, based on 22.6K reader ratings. First published in 1986. The book spans 939 pages.
About The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers
This is the story of England's most famous, and notorious, king.Henry was a charismatic, ardent - and brash - young lover who married six times; a scholar with a deep love of poetry and music; an energetic hunter who loved the outdoors; a monarch whose lack of a male heir haunted him incessantly; and a ruthless leader who would stop at nothing to achieve his desires. His monumental decision to split from Rome and the Catholic Church was one that would forever shape the religious and political landscape of Britain.Combining magnificent storytelling with an extraordinary grasp of the pleasures and perils of power, Margaret George delivers a vivid portrait of Henry VIII and Tudor England and the powerhouse of players on its stage: Thomas Cromwell, Cardinal Wolsey, Thomas More and Anne Boleyn. It is also a narrative told from an original perspective: Margaret George writes from the King's point of view, injecting irreverent comments from Will Somers - Henry's jester and confidant.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Margaret George |
| Published | 1986 |
| Pages | 939 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.25 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 22,571 |
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The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
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Based on 22.6K reader ratings, The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers has an average score of 4.25 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
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The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers has 939 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
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The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers was written by Margaret George. It was first published in 1986.
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The ISBN-13 for The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers is 9780312194390.0.
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