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	• The Children of Henry VIII Alison Weir Ballantine Books, 1997 - 416 pages average customer review:based on 68 reviews view larger image
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Worth the money

This biography of four young English aristocratic children--Edward VI, Elizabeth I, Mary I, and Lady Jane Grey--tells their life stories and shows the backstabbing nature of the Tudor court. Alliances were changed often for political and social gain, with these children often being used as pawns. Weir's book shows this and more, and is well worth your money.

Cheers for Children of Henry VIII

Aison Weir never fails to bring history alive. This novel was so engrossing I found myself reading it everywhere from the bathtub to my job. The intricate detail of the reign of Henry VIII's successors is so great that I am able to understand the Tudor monarchy even better. A vast amount of research went into this novel and the documented correspondance allows readers to have an introspective look into the personalities of Henry's heirs. An excellent read!

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Outstanding

An excellent book. Allison Weir includes historical facts mixed with the perfect amount of personal history. I couldn't put this book down! I really recommend this book, I've just ordered several other books that she has written. The way she has presented the various subjects in this book is really very creative. This is not one of those 1,000 page text books that are filled with footnotes every other word. Very easy to read. Again, just the perfect mix! I'm just sorry it was not longer.

Great history in a readable format

This is an incredibly fascinating story, full of intrigue and insight into some of the most famous of English monarchs. What impressed me the most about this book is that not only it was very readable, but the author has great integrity. She clearly presents the situations and explains the different rationales for various theories when the facts are a bit cloudy. Often, history books directed at the lay person are dumbed down, dramatized well beyond what is not only true but also necessary for an interesting story, and/or lack integrity. For a book to be so thorough and engaging is a true feat.

This book will make a great gift for those with a mild interest in history, England, Elizabeth I, or the English monarchy.

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Filled in a gap!

I had read a couple of books about Elizabeth I, and some about Henry VIII, but I did not know a whole lot about the time between Henry's death and before Elizabeth's accession. This book satisfactorily filled in that gap for me! Covers everything from young King Edward's reign through the intrigue that nearly got Elizabeth beheaded, the brief reign of the unfortunate Jane Grey, and Bloody Mary's years on the throne. The pace is very quick, and it's so interesting that it reads more like a novel. This is one of my favorite historical books on my shelf, and I've reread it more than once.

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