{"title":"Charlotte Bolland","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Charlotte Bolland, where history and storytelling come together in a fascinating exploration of the Tudor era. Bolland skilfully brings to life the tumultuous times of Henry VIII and his six wives, blending rich historical detail with engaging narrative flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith works like \u003cem\u003eSix Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII's Queens\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Tudors\u003c\/em\u003e, Charlotte Bolland intricately weaves the stories of powerful queens and impactful rulers into a tapestry that is as educational as it is enthralling. Her books offer a vivid portrayal of the arts and culture of the period, providing a deep dive into the lives and legacies of these historical figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers with a passion for history and a curiosity about the vibrant world of the Tudors, Bolland's books are an essential addition to any collection. Discover the intrigue, drama, and culture of one of Britain's most iconic dynasties through the eyes of an expert storyteller.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"six-lives-the-stories-of-henry-viiis-queens-by-charlotte-bolland-9781855145290","title":"Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII's Queens","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat were the real life stories and legacies of the six women who married Henry VIII?\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover these extraordinary queens through the court culture that recorded and shaped their often tempestuous lives: their letters, heraldic devices, books, love tokens and, of course, their portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe women who married Henry VIII have come to be encapsulated in a six-word rhyme: 'Divorced, Beheaded, Died \/ Divorced, Beheaded, Survived'. 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This publication focuses on the material traces of the queens and the court culture that shaped their lives, extensively illustrated with their letters, heraldic devices, books, love tokens and, of course, their portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with an examination of the women as cultural phenomena, looking at the ways in which their lives have inspired storytellers, from Shakespeare's Henry VIII to the musical \u003cem\u003eSix\u003c\/em\u003e, and the role that portraiture has played in the performance of the queens' stories. An overview essay examines the queens' self-presentation through portraiture before individual chapters consider each of their relationships with the king, their social and familial networks and their patronage. Each chapter is accompanied by a thematic piece written by an expert scholar, taking a closer look at an element of court culture, ranging from music and jewellery, to court pageantry and heraldry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe publication accompanies an exhibition of the same name at the National Portrait Gallery in Summer 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082543055084,"sku":"9781855145290","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13922983482848.jpg?v=1765275442"},{"product_id":"the-tudors-by-charlotte-bolland-9781855145986","title":"The Tudors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExcellent, full of tiny details that expand our knowledge of even the best-known Tudors\u003c\/em\u003e - Lucy Davies, The Telegraph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSituating the Tudor dynasty, their court, and the country, in an international context, \u003cem\u003eThe Tudors\u003c\/em\u003e is highly illustrated and features contemporary research in an accessible way. The book provides an overview of the ways in which the Tudors engaged with the world and were impacted by broader currents: the internationalism of court culture, religious shifts, trade, naval conflict, and the expansion in the Americas. The introductory text considers the legacies of the Tudors as the monarchs who reigned during the tumultuous years of the Reformation and the emergence of the transatlantic slave trade and English colonialism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaking a thematic and biographical approach, \u003cem\u003eThe Tudors\u003c\/em\u003e features some of the most famous royal and court figures from the sixteenth century, including Henry VIII, Thomas Cromwell, Elizabeth I, and Walter Ralegh. The works shown are explored from a multitude of perspectives, examining the sitters' impact at home and abroad in Europe and the Americas. The international impact of the Tudors is evident in the portraits featured, created by artists from the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArtworks are arranged by key themes such as court culture, religion, queenship, conflict, empire, piracy and trade, and translation. Each theme features an opening text from various voices exploring the historical contexts of the works and new research on the topics. The book also includes biographical sketches of individuals whose roles in Tudor history have often been overlooked, such as the trumpeter John Blanke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341442892012,"sku":"9781855145986","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13929943482848.jpg?v=1772191916"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/charlotte-bolland.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}