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Klappentext We all know the famous rhyme but do you know which Queen out-lived Henry VIII? Who ruled after his death? Or what life was like for Tudor children? This book helps you find out in Eyewitness Tudor and discover the deceit and treachery that blighted the Tudor period and lead to beheadings, burnings and War. Zusammenfassung It's time for the Tudors! This turbulent period in history is known for beheadings, burnings, and bloodshed. Expect no holds barred in this comprehensive reference title for children from the best-selling DK Eyewitness series. Tudor England was lifted by trade and exploration, but blighted by treachery and rebellion. Experience the historic highs and the lows firsthand with Eyewitness Tudor . Hold court with Henry VIII and his long-suffering wives before making merry with high society enjoying their feasts and fashion. Walk among the ordinary folk, including market traders and street entertainers, and decide whether you would have liked growing up in Tudor times. If you want a project pick-me-up to assist with school studies or simply a fantastic read about our colourful past, look no further. This updated edition is more informative and interactive than ever before, thanks to new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. The giant fold-out wall chart presenting Tudor times will be a welcome addition to any bedroom or classroom wall. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1: The Tudor dynasty2: The first Tudor3: Tudor England4: Food and feasting5: The court of Henry VIII6: A harsh life7: The art of war8: Henry VIII's wives9: Conflict with Rome10: The Reformation11: Tudor childhood12: Bloody Mary13: Elizabeth I14: Tudor costume15: A golden age16: Trade and exploration17: Queen of Scots18: The Armada19: Tudor London20: Tudor entertainment21: End of an era22: Index
