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Children of England: The Heirs of King Henry VIII 1547-1558 | 
 enlarge | Author: Alison Weir
Publisher: Vintage
Category: Book
List Price: £8.99
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 5512
Media: Paperback
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 4.9 x 0.9
ISBN: 0099532670
EAN: 9780099532675
ASIN: 0099532670
Publication Date: October 2, 2008
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 Very enjoyable and enlightening read on the subject November 26, 2001
stephanie@stephh.freeserve.co.uk (Yorkshire)
33 out of 36 found this review helpful
This book was very good in tackling subjects which usually get dealt with as a chapter in a book on the individuals. As someone who finds the period fascinating, it was academic enough not to be boring if you know a fair amount about the main characters, but not daunting if you dont. Alison Weir puts the chronology together well, and examines the four characters relationship with each other, how those relationships were manipulated or affected by those into whose care they were entrusted, and their motivations in the actions they took. She also takes a great deal of care in the detail - for example in trying to make a modern diagnosis of the ailments suffered by the characters, and in particular those suffered by Mary in her desire to bear an heir to the throne.
Thoroughly recommended.
Enlightens A Fascinating Period Of English History April 6, 2003
18 out of 22 found this review helpful
I had previously found the Tudor age rather complicated and a little vague due to the complexed nature of Henry VIII's numerous wives and children.I started to read this book and became absorbed in the intrigue of this period of Tudor England. It provides in depth details of Henry's children and the profound effect their individual lives would have on the political and social developments of the Kingdoms they ruled, be it long or short. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the Tudor period and which leads to arguably the greatest sovereign in Elizabeth I that this country has seen.
An excellent book which stands out in a crowded field January 14, 2001
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I thought this would be just another book about the Tudors - but it casts new light on the Tudors and gives insight into the later actions of both Mary and Elizabeth. An excellent read.
Fantastic May 16, 2001
5 out of 16 found this review helpful
Another brilliant book by Alison Weir. Really sheds light on the reign of Mary I
A pager turner September 7, 2008
M. French (Kingston UK)
I thought this book would be an interesting history, but it turned into a real page turner, even though I knew the ending. The best book I have read on the Tudors, bringing the complex political issues into an easily understandably context with dumbing down the history. If you want an exciting overview of this period read it and enjoy.
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