All About History | Issue 62
HENRY VIII: YOUNG TYRANT
Fat, tyrannical and married six times, this is what immediately comes to mind when you think of Henry VIII. However, this is not the story you will read in this issue of All About History. Instead, we explore his early years. The young Henry was a vibrant and handsome man who excelled at all he attempted, whether it was charming European powers, flirting on the dance floor or beating rivals on both the sports field and the battlefield. Blowing away the cobwebs of his father’s cautious and miserly final years, Henry sought to restore England to its former glory. He invested in cutting-edge warships like the Mary Rose and was a prolific patron of the arts, commissioning grand palaces and portraits. Behind closed doors, its said he enjoyed many happy years married to Catherine of Aragon and was a devoted father to his daughter Mary. ‘So, what went wrong?’ you might ask. Was it Henry’s overwhelming need for a male heir to further the Tudor dynasty? The irresistible allure of Anne Boleyn that set him on the road to ruin? Or was it a character flaw in Henry that was always going to taint his reign? Inside you will discover a different side of one of England’s most iconic kings.
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First published in 2013, All About History is the UK’s biggest independent history magazine. Bringing together the drama of human history with expert analysis, incredible illustrations and captivating storytelling. It’s the ideal read for anyone who loves learning about history.
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