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Pollard's limited edition biography on King Henry VIII, complete with illustrations including many portraits. A limited edition work, limited to 1150 copies, of which this is numbered 453.Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, two double paged plates, twenty-nine monochrome plates, and in-text engravings.Collated, complete.Henry VIII is possibly one of the most infamous figures of the British royalty. His six marriages, none of which ended well, has placed him in a legendary status in history. He was of the House of Tudor, and was the father to Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth. This biography follows him throughout his life, not only looking at his relationships, but looking at his status and stature as King, taking a more political viewpoint on him.By Albert Pollard, a British historian who specialised in the Tudor period. Some of opinions have been greatly discussed and criticised by other historians, such as his negative view of Mary I, and his opinion that the Tudor's foreign policy was driven by Thomas Wolsey's desire to become Pope. In a half morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, with a patch of discolouration to the head of the rear board. Very light rubbing to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 830P4
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