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Henry VIII's Quest for an Heir: The King's Great Matter

Henry VIII's Quest for an Heir: The King's Great Matter

Harrison, Helene

Hardcover

Historical FiguresGeneral Political ScienceBritish History

Publisher Price: $39.95

PREORDER - Expected ship date November 30, 2026

ISBN10: 1036104877
ISBN13: 9781036104870
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
Published: Nov 30 2026
Pages: 264
Language: English
Henry VIII's annulment reshaped England, igniting church reform, dynastic upheaval, and lasting royal legacy.

If there was a single event that shaped the Tudor century, it would have to be Henry VIII's 'Great Matter'. This is more commonly known as his divorce from Katherine of Aragon, but it was actually an annulment - the ending of a marriage as if it had never been.

Henry VIII, probably the most famous Tudor monarch, is remembered for his six marriages. His pursuit of multiple wives stemmed from the belief that his first marriage to Katherine of Aragon had failed. When he became infatuated with the younger Anne Boleyn, this catalyst set the stage for a clash between crown and church.

His decision to break from the Pope, spurred by political manoeuvring, personal desires, and the lack of a male heir, plunged England into religious and political upheaval. The creation of the Church of England marked the start of a profound transformation - one that would change the course of history.

As love, power, and ambition collided, Henry VIII's actions would reverberate far beyond his own reign, leaving a legacy that reshaped the lives of his wives, his children, and the future of England.

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