Summary
Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII, was a thoughtful, well-read lady, known at court for her unblemished reputation and her kind heart. Katherine had hoped to marry for love, but the aging king--more in need of a nurse than a wife--was drawn to her and Katherine could not refuse his propos... Full description
Summary: |
Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII, was a thoughtful, well-read lady, known at court for her unblemished reputation and her kind heart. Katherine had hoped to marry for love, but the aging king--more in need of a nurse than a wife--was drawn to her and Katherine could not refuse his proposal of marriage. Courtiers envious of the Queen's influence over Henry sought to destroy her with her interest in Lutheranism, a religion the king saw as a direct threat to his supremacy as head of the new Church of England. |
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Item Description: |
Includes reader's guide. "The wives of Henry VIII"--Spine and dust jacket. "1186669"--Dust jacket. |
Physical Description: |
viii, 263 p. ; 22 cm. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [vii]-viii). |
ISBN: |
073945403X 9780739454039 |