| Edition |
First Pegasus Books cloth edition. |
| Description |
xvi, 192 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-185) and index. |
| Contents |
The death of a king -- The last decade -- The last year -- The final months -- The making of the will -- The faith of the King -- The succession -- The "unwritten will" -- The legacy of the will -- Appendix I. Henry VIII's last will and testament : a transcription -- Appendix II. Council personnel -- Appendix III. Highlights from Henry VIII's inventory. |
| Summary |
"Henry's will is one of the most intriguing and contested documents in British history. Historians have disagreed over its intended meaning, its authenticity and validity, and the circumstances of its creation. As well as examining the background to the drafting of the will and describing Henry's last days, Suzannah Lipscomb offers her own ... interpretation of one of the most significant constitutional documents of the Tudor period"-- Dust jacket. |
| Subject |
Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547.
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Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547 -- Will.
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Wills -- England -- History -- 16th century.
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Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547.
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| Added Title |
Last will and testament of Henry VIII |
| Other Editions: |
Reproduction of (manifestation): Lipscomb, Suzannah. King is dead London : Head of Zeus, 2015 9781784081928 |
| ISBN |
9781681772547 (hardcover) : $26.95 |
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168177254X (hardcover) |
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