I thought i would give his books a try as there would be more information in them than can be put onto a short program. Personalities and politics by david starkey 1986, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. He was created prince of wales in 1503, following the death of his elder brother, arthur. If nothing else, it makes for entertaining reading. The mask of royalty 1971, reissued 1982, is challenging on the later part of the reign.
Their influence was important and sometimes decisive. He annotated many books and published one of his own, and he had numerous pamphlets. I cant say that i share his views on how much impact the factions had on the early 15th century policy and the reformation. Reign of henry viii by david starkey penguin books australia. David starkeys brilliant overview of the great game of politics, over which henry viii presided. Still want to know more about anne boleyn and the reign of henry viii. The six wives of henry viii by alison weir is also a great place to start checking out the women in henrys life. Professor underdown, as he makes clear in his preface, sees no virtue. Personalities and politics paperback 1985 by david starkey author.
It was the dream of henry vii for his eldest son, arthur, to be king and for his second son, henry, to be the highest churchman in england. The personalities and politics by starkey, dr david new edition 2002 on. The personalities and politics new ed by starkey, dr david isbn. The personalities and politics by starkey, dr david new edition 2002. These books are both attempts, by oblique routes, to explain major events in english history. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about the reign of henry viii. They organised his daily life, kept him amused and acted as the landline between the king and the formal machinery of government. Henry viii henry viii 14911547 was king of england from 1509 to 1547. Henry viiis reign was as tumultuous as the king himself. Henry is best known for his six marriages, and, in particular, his efforts to have his first marriage to catherine of aragon annulled. This book deals exclusively with the great game of politics.
Whether starkey finds royalty reprehensible or magnetizing, this is a great read. General great britain history books this button opens a dialog that displays additional images for this product with the option to zoom in or out. And so, for the first ten years of his life, henry was a student of theology. The reign of henry the viii is not so much a book about henry viii. Family politics at the court of henry viii 27 oct 1989.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. You might also enjoy the reign of henry viii by david starkey or his virtuous prince, which concentrates exclusively on henrys youth and teenage years, as does young henry by robert hutchinson. David starkey in this text, david starkey examines the personalities and politics of henry viii in great britain during the years 15091547. Peter ackroyd, one of britains most acclaimed writers, brings the age of the tudors to vivid life in this monumental book in his the history of england series, charting the course of english history from henry viiis cataclysmic break with rome to the epic rule of elizabeth i. The personalities and politics starkey, dr david livres. April 1504 17 may 1536 was an english courtier and nobleman, and the brother of queen consort anne boleyn. Professor underdowns book, like so much else of value, arises from a conversation in the common room of. His wives were catherine of aragon the mother of mary i, anne boleyn the mother of elizabeth i, jane seymour the mother of henrys successor, edward vi, anne of cleves, catherine howard, and catherine parr. That, however, is where the resemblance between them ends. Please disregard any emails you may receive about items being due. Reign of henry viii by david starkey world of books. This book is about the great game of politics over which he presided. I hope to capture both the kings personality and assess his importance to history.
Politics, policy and piety problems in focus 9780312128920 by macculloch, diarmaid and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. For nearly thirtyeight years, henry viii ruled the kingdom of england, and the three children of his six marriages would between them reign for aa further halfcentury and more. The reign of henry viii by david starkey personalities and politics might be a short book, but it offers an interesting perspective on the politics of henry viii s reign. His disagreement with pope clement vii on the question of such an annulment led henry to initiate the english reformation, separating the church of england. This work, which is a radical departure from existing treatments in that it suggests that henry was.
On this page, i have listed some recommended resources and you can also click through to american and ukeuropean resources to find books, dvds and more. Pdf reign of henry viii download full pdf book download. It is about the great game of politics over which he presided. Personalities and politics by david starkey 1986, hardcover at the best online prices at.
It doesnt really focus much on henry, which is a pity as he was so influential in the role of faction and the power games of the tudor court. Online shopping for henry viii from a great selection at books store. Remember to download my free report on the fall of anne boleyn click here. Viii, a powerful, complex and contradictory personality who never doubted.
The personalities and politics by david starkey, in very good condition. These come in all shapes and sizes, from academic textbooks to popular history works, and can cover his entire life or only part of his reign. This book is a good introduction to the reign of henry viii, particularly the role of faction in major events of henry s reign, like wolseys fall, anne boleyns execution and cromwells execution. Personalities and politics and has recently said that despite his fascination for henry, he feels he will never exhaust him. It doesnt look so much at henry or his wives, but at the policies of the reign. The process of gift exchange, including who made, received and gave gifts, was recorded each year in the gift roll. Scarisbrick, henry viii 1968, reissued 1997, remains the principal recommendation. His reign has never ceased to provoke argument, not least because of one of the great titles which he seized for himself. Henry viii 28 june 1491 28 january 1547 was king of england from 1509 until his death in. Early life in his youth he was educated in the new learning of the renaissance and developed great skill in music and sports.
The reign of henry viii by david starkey personalities and politics might be a short book, but it offers an interesting perspective on the politics of henry viiis reign. Throughout his reign henry had an institutional council to advise him and to act in. They organised his daily life, kept him amused and acted as the landline between the king and the formal machinery of. Henry viii was king of england from 1509 until his death in 1547. David starkey in this text, david starkey examines the personalities and politics of. Particular consideration is given to the controversies which have arisen about the reign among modern historians, and there is an effort to assess the personality of. He was surrounded, twentyfour hours a day, by the small group of intimates and personal attendants who made up the staff of his privy chamber. Personalities and politics paperback october 3, 2002 by david starkey author.
Henry viii, 14911547, king of england 150947, second son and successor of henry vii. Biographers have always found henry viii a controversial, albeit endlessly intriguing, character. Personalities and politics 1985, reissued 2002, portrays the brutality of the man. Books about henry vii as expected from a website dedicated to henry vii, we are particularly interested in books which discuss the life and times of the first tudor monarch. He began life as a second son, destined for the church. He was surrounded by intimates and personal attendants who made up the staff of his privy chamber. Henry viii married six times between 1509 and 1543 in pursuit of heirs and political alliances. Buy a cheap copy of the reign of henry viii book by david starkey.
Personalities and politics is a short examination into the various influential persons and factions that shaped the politics of henry viii s reign. Oct 03, 2002 their influence was important and sometimes decisive. He is best known for six marriages and his effort to annul his first marriage, which led to the separation of the church of. David starkey puts henry and the events of his reign in context and gives a radically new account of the great game of politics over which the king presided. This collection of essays by leading scholars and researchers in early tudor studies provides an uptodate discussion of the politics, policy and piety of henry viii s reign. There is much information about the king from birth to death and all written in the same manner you can hear him speaking as he does on tv. The book at first appears rather short, being only 145 pages long. The personalities and politics by david starkey henry viii was almost never alone. The exchange of gifts at the new year was a very significant social, political and financial event at the court of henry viii, just as it would have been at the courts of his english predecessors and european contemporaries.
Henry viii 28 june 1491 28 january 1547 was king of england from 1509 until his death in 1547. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It doesnt look so much at henry or his wives, but at the policies of the reign, and the other personalities which shaped it. Starkey has also written another study of henry, the reign of henry viii. Jan 01, 1985 this book is a good introduction to the reign of henry viii, particularly the role of faction in major events of henrys reign, like wolseys fall, anne boleyns execution and cromwells execution.
What is the best and most enjoyable book on henry viii. First, there are attempts to explain the politics of the reign of i henrn termy viis of i faction. Personalities and politics hardcover 1986 by david starkey author. As a consequence of the popes refusal to nullify his first marriage, henry withdrew from the roman church and created the church of england 1. Nov 01, 2002 david starkeys brilliant overview of the great game of politics, over which henry viii presided. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. List of books and articles about henry viii online. Phillipa gregory, hillary mantel, antonia fraser, et al. He was surrounded, twentyfour hours a day, by the small group of intimates and. This made him the brotherinlaw of king henry viii and the maternal uncle of queen elizabeth i a prominent figure in the politics of the early 1530s, he was accused of incest with his sister anne during the period of her trial for. This book is a good introduction to the reign of henry viii, particularly the role of faction in major events of henrys reign, like wolseys fall, anne boleyns execution and cromwells execution. Personalities and politics is a short examination into the various influential persons and factions that shaped the politics of henry viiis reign.