Henry VIII: The Quest For Fame by John Guy

Henry VIII: The Quest For Fame

Penguin Monarchs

John Guy

140 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

nonfiction biography history informative fast-paced
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Henry VIII: The Quest For Fame by John Guy is a gripping and insightful read that will captivate history enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by the complexities of power, identity, and the human psyche, offering a nuanced and intriguing exploration of one of history's most enigmatic figures.

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One of the most charismatic leaders to sit on the English throneCharismatic, insatiable, and cruel, Henry VIII was, as John Guy shows, a king who became mesmerized by his own legend—and in the process destroyed and remade England. Said to be a "pi...

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