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The Rise and Fall of Anne Boleyn Family Politics at the Court of Henry VIII Canto
by [Warnicke, Retha M.]
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The events which led to the execution of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second queen, in 1536 have traditionally been explained by historians in terms of a factional conspiracy masterminded by Henry's minister Thomas Cromwell. Retha Warnicke's fascinating and controversial reinterpretation focuses instead on the sexual intrigues and family politics pervading the court, offering a new explanation of Anne's fall. The picture which emerges - placing Anne's life in the context of social and religious values, and superstitions about witches and the birth of deformed children - changes our perception of her role within the court, and suggests that her execution (occurring only four months after a miscarriage) was the tragic consequence of Henry's profound concern about the continuation of the Tudor dynasty.
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- Cambridge University Pres Brand
- Jul 26, 1991 Pub Date:
- 9780521406772 ISBN-13:
- 0521406773 ISBN-10:
- 338.0 pages Paperback
- English Language
- 8.5 in * 1.25 in * 5.5 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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