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1536

The Year that Changed Henry VIII
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1536 by Suzannah Lipscomb offers a riveting exploration into a pivotal year in English history, marked by events that dramatically shaped the reign of King Henry VIII. The book delves into the political and religious upheaval of the time, focusing on Henry's personal and political transformations that influenced the English Reformation. Through well-researched insights, it sheds light on how this single year set the stage for ensuing changes in Tudor England.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by English history, particularly the transformative events of the Tudor period. It offers a detailed analysis of a pivotal year in Henry VIII's reign, exploring dramatic shifts in political and religious landscapes. History enthusiasts will appreciate the insightful examination of how these changes have shaped the modern world.

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1536

A revolutionary slice-of-life biography of one of England's most fascinating monarchs

A revolutionary slice-of-life biography of one of England's most fascinating monarchs

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One of the best-known figures of British history, the collective memory of Henry VIII presents us with the image of a corpulent, covetous, and cunning king whose appetite for worldly goods met few parallels, whose wives met infamously premature ends, and whose religion was ever political in intent.

1536 - focusing on a pivotal year in the life of the King - reveals a fuller portrait of this complex monarch, detailing the finer shades of humanity that have so long been overlooked. We discover that in 1536, Henry met many failures - physical, personal, and political - and emerged from them a revolutionary new king who proceeded to transform a nation and reform a religion.

A compelling story, the effects of which are still with us today, 1536 shows what a profound difference can be made merely by changing the heart of a king.

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Suzannah Lipscomb masterfully unravels the complexities of Henry VIII in 1536, focusing on a pivotal year marked by significant personal and political changes. The book is praised for its lively and engaging narrative, blending historical accuracy with entertainment, offering fresh insights into the transformation of Henry's character and reign. It is noted for its boldness and originality in addressing the enduring mystery of Henry's dramatic transformation from a celebrated prince to a notorious ruler.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780745953328

Publisher: SPCK Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 June 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Lion Books

Edition: New edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 328g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Dr Suzannah Lipscomb is an historian, author, broadcaster and award-winning academic. SuzannahΒ holds a BA (Hons) First in History and M.St. inHistorical Research from Lincoln College, Oxford, and a D.Phil. in History from Balliol College, Oxford. Following posts as Research Curator atHampton Court Palace, Lecturer in Early Modern History at the Universityof East Anglia, Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History and Fellow of the New College of the Humanities, London (NCH) and, additionally, Head of the Faculty of History from 2011-2016, she is nowΒ Reader in Early Modern History at the University of Roehampton,a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and Govenor of Epsom College (where she was educated).Β  Suzannah has presented historical documentaries on BBC4, ITV, Channel 5 andNational Geographic Channel, and writes a regular column forΒ History Today. Suzannah is the author of six books.Β Notably,Β the pioneering Lion book, 1536: The Year that Changed Henry VIII. Suzannah is an award-winning academic, and has recieved the following awards: AHRC Humanities in the Creative Economy Award 2011, Museums Heritage Award for Excellence 2012, and the Nancy Roelker Prize 2012. Suzannah is an award-winning podcast presenter, and has recieved the Silver Award or Best Branded Contentat the British Podcast Awards 2018 for -Irreplaceable: A History of England in 100 Places- with Historic England. She is also an accomplished public speaker, and has given many keynote and invited public lectures all over the world, from the USA to Singapore. She also speaks regularly at literary festivals, and at universities and schools. In 2016, she founded History Masterclass with Dr Sam Willis to create intimate, interactive opportunities for the public to learn about history from leading historians.

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