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The Six Queens of Henry VIII
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We all know Henry VIII had six wives. But these ladies are far too interesting to only be known as wives. Did you know that Catherine of Aragon rallied her troops in full armour while heavily pregnant? Or that Anne of Cleves met Henry VIII before...
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Description
We all know Henry VIII had six wives. But these ladies are far too interesting to only be known as wives. Did you know that Catherine of Aragon rallied her troops in full armour while heavily pregnant? Or that Anne of Cleves met Henry VIII before they married—only she didn't realise, because he was in disguise? Or that it was Catherine Parr who persuaded the king to return his daughters Mary and Elizabeth—two of British history's most famous monarchs—to the line of succession?
Get ready to lose your head as the six wonderful women behind the man take centre stage to overthrow her-story. From rumours of scandals and lots of lying, to political plays and fabulous frocks, The Six Queens of Henry VIII is a story filled with ambition, treason, and strong women.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781444976571
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 10 October 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Children's Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jaimee Andrews
- Illustrated by Jaimee Andrews
Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 226.0mm
Height: 294.0mm
Weight: 463g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Honor Cargill-Martin (Author)
Honor Cargill-Martin is an author, classicist, and art historian from London. She read Classical Archaeology and Ancient History at Oxford, winning a scholarship and graduating with a first-class degree in 2019. She has masters degrees in Greek and Roman history and Italian Renaissance Art. She is currently studying for a doctorate focusing on political sex scandals in Ancient Rome at Christ Church College Oxford.Jaimee Andrews (Illustrator) Jaimee Andrews is an illustrator currently living in Wiltshire, UK. She graduated from Falmouth University in 2019 with a degree in illustration and has continued her practice since, working for brands, publications and personal commissions. Her illustration work depicts bold characters, pop culture icons and surreal creatures.Also by Honor Cargill-Martin
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