A turning point in Tudor England, where church power, royal will, and politics collide.
This edition of The First Divorce traces the events around Henry VIII’s break with the papacy, the fall of Cardinal Wolsey, and the long road to a new legal and religious order in England. The narrative follows key figures, their motives, and the unsettled balance of power that reshaped a nation.
The book grounds you in the sequence of choices, delays, and reactions that defined a critical era. It foregrounds the human drama behind political moves, showing how leaders navigated faith, law, and public opinion while the Church and Crown redefined their relationship.
Ideal for readers of Tudor history and readers seeking a clear, detailed account of a decisive chapter in the English Reformation.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a thorough and well-researched account of the annulment of the marriage of King Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon. The author uses original documents to recount the diplomatic maneuvers, religious intrigue, and political machinations that led to the split between England and the Catholic Church. The narrative is balanced and nuanced, presenting both the personal story of Katherine and Henry, as well as the broader historical context of the English Reformation. The author sheds light on the complex religious and political issues of the time, providing a deeper understanding of the forces that shaped this pivotal moment in English history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331563921_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331563921
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331563921
Quantity: 15 available