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The book " The Six Wives Of Henry VIII" is written by Alison Weir, this book is a non fiction book. The tempestuous, bloody, and splendid reign of Henry VIII of England (1509 1547) is one of the most fascinating in all the history, not least for his marriage to the six six wives with extraordinary qualities. In this accessible work of brilliant scholarship, Alison Weir draws on early Biography, letters, account books and many diplomatic reports to bring all these women to life. Catherine of Aragon emerges as a staunch tough misguided woman; Anne Boleyn, an ambitious adventuress with a penchant for vengeance; Jane Seymour, a strong minded matriarch; Anne of Cleves, a good natured innocent woman; Catherine Howard, an empty headed wanton; and Catherine Parr, a warm blooded bluestocking who survived King Henry to marry a fourth time, are the wives of the King Henry.
Anne of Cleves survived the king and was the last of his queens to die. Henry would have said he had only two wives but his marriage to the Queen Catherine of Aragon was known as legal and valid during the reign of his daughter Queen Mary I. It is often noted that Catherine Parr survived him, in fact Anne of Cleves also survived the King and was the last of his queens to die. Catherine Howard and Anne Boleyn, Henry's two queens that were headed, were first cousins. Many of his wives in at least one of his other wives' service. Anne Boleyn worked for Catherine of Aragon. Jane Seymour also worked in for Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn. Catherine Howard worked in Anne of Cleve's.
The Book " The Six Wives Of King Henry VIII " is an interesting book to read and you will come to know many unknown facts about the King Henry and six wives of the king. This book comes in the category of autobiography book as well as History Books. You can go through many websites to own this book. There are many web portals, providing Cheap Books to the users and you can also trade directly this book from the publisher's website.
