
The King is Dead
Suzannah Lipscomb
(Author)Description
On 28 January 1547, the sickly and obese King Henry VIII died at Whitehall. Just hours before his passing, his last will and testament had been read, stamped, and sealed. The will confirmed the line of succession as Edward, Mary, and Elizabeth; and, following them, the Grey and Suffolk families. It also listed bequests to the king's most trusted councillors and servants.
Henry's will is one of the most intriguing and contested documents in British history. Historians have disagreed over its intended meaning, its authenticity and validity, and the circumstances of its creation. As well as examining the background to the drafting of the will and describing Henry's last days, Suzannah Lipscomb offers her own illuminating interpretation of one of the most significant constitutional documents of the Tudor period.
Product Details
Publisher | Pegasus Books |
Publish Date | March 29, 2022 |
Pages | 232 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781681776217 |
Dimensions | 8.7 X 5.5 X 0.7 inches | 0.6 pounds |
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Reviews
"A detailed, forensic approach to dismantling the popular conspiracy theories about certain factions messing with Henry's will. A great bit of scholarship that Tudor fans will need on their shelves"-- "British Heritage Travel"
"Nimbly scrutinizes Henry VIII's unusual final will to lend new insight into the king's state of mind and religious beliefs during the last months of his life while also settling potential timeline incongruities."-- "Publishers Weekly"
"The bequests can still thrill us, even after half a millennium. Fittingly, Lipscomb's book contains a gallery of beautiful illustrations. Both wonkish and elegant, The King Is Dead allows us a peek inside."-- "New York Times Book Review"
"This well-researched book provides an alternative scenario for the preparation and execution of Henry VIII's will. Readers of Tudor England and English history will find this to be a fascinating story."-- "Library Journal"
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