The Children of Henry VIII |
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 | Based on extensive research Alison Weir traces the lives of Henry VIII's 3 children, Edward, Mary and Elizabeth, as well as their cousin, the ill fated nine days queen, Lady Jane Grey.
Weir begins the chronicles with the death of Henry VIII in 1547.
She stresses that the book is not a history of England during the reign of these 4 monarchs but rather an account of their personal lives and the relations between them in the 11 years after Henry's death.
While Mary and Elizabeth suffered from their mothers being removed and themselves disinherited and labelled as 'bastards' (Elizabeth when she was only three), Edward grew up secure in his father's love and protection.
In the introduction to these chronicles Weir discusses the psychological and physical health of Mary.
The onset of puberty had coincided with the separation of her parents and this in turn resulted in a succession of serious illnesses that were most likely psychological in origin, and which she suffered from until ... read more.
Written by Alison Weir.
Published 01 May 2008.
Published by Ballantine Books Inc..
rrp £14.00.
416 pages Paperback.
ISBN: 0345407865
ISBN-13: 9780345407863 | |
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