Henry VIII

Informationen zum Autor J. J. Scarisbrick is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Bristol. Klappentext 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 Zusammenfassung 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.

Product details

• Authors: J. J. Scarisbrick, Scarisbrick J. J.
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2011
• EAN: 9780300071580
• ISBN: 978-0-300-07158-0
• No. of pages: 560
• Series: The English Monarchs Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; England, European History, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical, Biography: historical, political & military, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Stuart Era (1603-1714), British & Irish history, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Biography: historical, political and military, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, c 1500 to c 1600