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| The Life and Death of Anne Boleyn | 
 enlarge | Author: Eric Ives
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (20 reviews)
Sales Rank: 24925
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 480
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.7
ISBN: 1405134631
Dewey Decimal Number: 942.052092
EAN: 9781405134637
ASIN: 1405134631
Publication Date: July 29, 2005
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Product Description
This definitive biography of Anne Boleyn establishes her as a figure of considerable importance and influence in her own right.
- A full biography of Anne Boleyn, based on the latest scholarly research.
- Focusses on Anne?s life and legacy and establishes Anne as a figure of considerable importance and influence in her own right.
- Adulteress or innocent victim? Looks afresh at the issues at the heart of Anne's downfall.
- Pays attention to her importance as a patron of the arts, particularly in relation to Hans Holbein.
- Presents evidence about Anne?s spirituality and her interest in the intellectual debates of the period.
- Takes account of significant advances in knowledge in recent years.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 15 more reviews...
Detailed and enlightening about Anne Boleyn! October 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If one is looking for mere entertainment, this is not the book to buy. I thoroughly enjoyed "The Six Wives of Henry VIII" written by Antonia Fraser, which contained only the most necessary historical facts in order to present the six Queens properly.
When I have given Eric Ives' book five stars, it's because this is probably the most detailed and enlightening book ever written about Anne Boleyn. But the book is not an easy read, not if one is searching for pure entertainment. For me it is more a book of facts about Anne which I can go back to whenever I'm searching for more information about her. That does not mean the book lacks for numerous enjoyable anecdotes from Anne's life and vivid descriptions of her as a person.
The book tells about Anne's family and background, which was far more important than one is often led to believe. Originally, the family made its fortune in trade, but later on its relations with the Tudors became significant and Anne was by no means an unsuitable match for King Henry.
What I found most interesting was the picture of Anne as a very cultured and highly educated young woman. The time she spent at the Continent and how this influenced her in her role as Queen of England. It thoroughly explains why she became as powerful and politically important as she did. And not the least, the circumstances leading to her death.
For a complete picture of Anne Boleyn, look no further. This book gives all the answers.
Better than Fiction October 19, 2008
This book is so much better than the novels. The author captures the life of this very interesting woman.
Awesome September 14, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I became fascinated with Anne Boleyn after watching The Tudors and The Other Boleyn Girl. I really wanted to find out the factual truth about her. I thought this book was fairly easy to read and the author seemed very interested in writing as close to the factual truth as possible.
I definitely am interested in reading more about this period.
great book!! July 31, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
i loved this book, very accurate and insightful, great read for all anne boleyn fans.
EXCELLENT BIOGRAPHY July 30, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a must-read for any Anne Boleyn fan, who wants to learn more about her life. This book lists many intricate details about Anne's life at court, which I found fascinating!
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