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Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 22 April 1509 until his death in 1547. Henry is known for his six marriages and his efforts to have his first marriage (to Catherine of Aragon) annulled. His disagreement with Pope Clement VII about such an annulment led Henry to initiate the English Reformation, separating the Church of England from papal authority. He appointed himself Supreme Head of the Church of England and dissolved convents and monasteries, for which he was excommunicated by the pope. Henry brought radical changes to the Constitution of England, expanding royal power and ushering in the theory of the divine right of kings in opposition to papal supremacy. He frequently used charges of treason and heresy to quell dissent, and those accused were often executed without a formal trial using bills of attainder. He achieved many of his political aims through his chief ministers, some of whom were banished or executed when they fell out of his favour. Thomas Wolsey, Thomas More, Thomas Cromwell, and Thomas Cranmer all figured prominently in his administration. Henry was an extravagant spender, using proceeds from the dissolution of the monasteries and acts of the Reformation Parliament. He converted money that was formerly paid to Rome into royal revenue. Despite the money from these sources, he was often on the verge of financial ruin due to personal extravagance and costly and largely unproductive wars, particularly with King Francis I of France, Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, King James V of Scotland, and the Scottish regency under the Earl of Arran and Mary of Guise. He expanded the Royal Navy, oversaw the annexation of Wales to England with the Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542, and was the first English monarch to rule as King of Ireland following the Crown of Ireland Act 1542. Henry's contemporaries considered him an attractive, educated, and accomplished king. He has been described as "one of the most charismatic rulers to sit on the English throne" and his reign described as the "most important" in English history. He was an author and composer. As he aged, he became severely overweight and his health suffered. He is frequently characterised in his later life as a lustful, egotistical, paranoid, and tyrannical monarch. He was succeeded by his son Edward VI. Early years Born on 28 June 1491 at the Palace of Placentia in Greenwich, Kent, Henry Tudor was the third child and second son of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. Of the young Henry's six (or seven) siblings, only three – his brother Arthur, Prince of Wales, and sisters Margaret and Mary – survived infancy. He was baptised by Richard Foxe, the Bishop of Exeter, at a church of the Observant Franciscans close to the palace. In 1493, at the age of two, Henry was appointed Constable of Dover Castle and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. He was subsequently appointed Earl Marshal of England and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland at age three and was made a Knight of the Bath soon after. The day after the ceremony, he was created Duke of York and a month or so later made Warden of the Scottish Marches. In May 1495, he was appointed to the Order of the Garter. The reason for giving such appointments to a small child was to enable his father to retain personal control of lucrative positions and not share them with established families. Not much is known about Henry's early life – save for his appointments – because he was not expected to become king, but it is known that he received a first-rate education from leading tutors. He became fluent in Latin and French and learned at least some Italian. In November 1501, Henry played a considerable part in the ceremonies surrounding his brother Arthur's marriage to Catherine, the youngest child of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile. As Duke of York, Henry used the arms of his father as king, differenced by a label of three points ermine. He was further honoured on 9 February 1506 by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I, who made him a Knight of the Golden Fleece. In 1502, Arthur died at the age of 15, just 20 weeks after his marriage to Catherine. Arthur's death thrust all his duties upon his younger brother. The 10-year-old Henry became the new Duke of Cornwall, and the new Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester in February 1504. Henry VII gave his second son few responsibilities even after the death of Arthur. Young Henry was strictly supervised and did not appear in public. As a result, he ascended the throne "untrained in the exacting art of kingship". Henry VII renewed his efforts to seal a marital alliance between England and Spain, by offering his son Henry in marriage to the widowed Catherine. Henry VII and Queen Isabella were both keen on the idea, which had arisen very shortly after Arthur's death. On 23 June 1503, a treaty was signed for their marriage, and they were betrothed two days later. A papal dispensation was only needed for the "impediment of public honesty" if the marriage had not been consummated as Catherine and her duenna claimed, but Henry VII and the Spanish ambassador set out instead to obtain a dispensation for "affinity", which took account of the possibility of consummation. Cohabitation was not possible because Henry was too young. Isabella's death in 1504, and the ensuing problems of succession in Castile, complicated matters. Ferdinand II preferred Catherine to stay in England, but Henry VII's relations with Ferdinand had deteriorated. Catherine was therefore left in limbo for some time, culminating in Prince Henry's rejection of the marriage as soon he was able, at the age of 14. Ferdinand's solution was to make his daughter ambassador, allowing her to stay in England indefinitely. Devout, she began to believe that it was God's will that she marry the prince despite his opposition. Early reign Henry VII died on 21 April 1509, and the 17-year-old Henry succeeded him as king the following day. Soon after his father's burial on 10 May, Henry suddenly declared that he would indeed marry Catherine, leaving unresolved several issues concerning the papal dispensation and a missing part of the marriage portion. The new king maintained that it had been his father's dying wish that he marry Catherine. Whether or not this was true, it was convenient. Emperor Maximilian I had been attempting to marry his granddaughter Eleanor, Catherine's niece, to Henry; she had now been jilted. Henry's wedding to Catherine was kept low-key and was held at the friar's church in Greenwich on 11 June 1509. Henry claimed descent from Constantine the Great and King Arthur and saw himself as their successor. On 23 June 1509, Henry led the now 23-year-old Catherine from the Tower of London to Westminster Abbey for their coronation, which took place the following day. It was a grand affair: the King's passage was lined with tapestries and laid with fine cloth. Following the ceremony, there was a grand banquet in We.... Discover the Will Henry popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Will Henry books.
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Lincoln and the Power of the Press
Harold Holzer“Lincoln believed that ‘with public sentiment nothing can fail; without it, nothing can succeed.’ Harold Holzer makes a significant contribution to our understanding of Lincoln’s l...
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Mixed Up
Nick Mamatas & Molly TanzerThis flash fiction can be sipped or slammed, just like the booze it represents! A cocktail is like an excellent storybitter and sweet and over too quickly, but the memory of it sta...
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The Life of George Washington
John Marshall & Wayne LaPierreAmerica’s first president has captivated our interest for more than two centuries, but no biographer of George Washington knew him with the authenticity, intimacy, and depth of und...
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The Final Descent
Rick YanceyIn the fourth and final horrific adventure in the awardwinning Monstrumologist series, Will Henry encounters unprecedented terror, a terror that delves into the depths of the human...
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Eine Leiche zum Advent
Otto Penzler, Barbara Röhl, Axel Franken, Winfried Czech, Thomas Schichtel, Dietmar Schmidt, Rainer Schumacher, Daniela Jarzynka, Stefanie Heinen, Stefan Bauer & Dr. Helmut PeschDas größte WeihnachtskrimiBuch aller Zeiten als hochwertiges Geschenk für alle Krimifans mit teils raren GeschichtenVerdächtige Weihnachtsmänner, skrupellose Nikoläuse, tödliche We...
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The Last Train Home
Elle Cook'Beautiful and compelling' Heidi Swain'Two sparkling leads who will steal your heart!' Holly Miller'One of the best books I have read this year' Emma CooperOn the last train home y...
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The Monstrumologist
Rick YanceyA monsterhunting doctor and his apprentice face off against a plague of monsters in the first book of a terrifying series. Publishers Weekly says “horror lovers will be rapt.”These...
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Last Will and Testament of Henry Hoffman
John TesarschWhen their reclusive father, Henry, shoots himself, the lives of three brilliant and unconventional siblings are upended. His daughter Eleanor finds a will: Henry has left his enti...
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To Italy, With Love
Nicky Pellegrino'An uplifting and delicious taste of Italy' ERICA JAMES'The perfect recipe for the ultimate escapist read!' VERONICA HENRY 'Knowing, compassionate and moving' CATHERINE ROBERTSON ...
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God Will Make a Way
Henry Cloud & John TownsendThe bestselling book God Will Make a Way by Drs. Cloud and Townsend clearly illustrates the oftensurprising ways God shows up and addresses our problems in ways we never dreamed po...
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Point of Retreat
Colleen HooverFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Starts with Us, It Ends with Us, and All Your Perfects. Sometimes two people have to fall apart to realize just how much they be...
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Trust Created Under will Henry G. Carleton
Supreme Court of MinnesotaTrust accounting of trustee attorneys' fees and expenses. In an action brought against the trustee by the beneficiaries under a trust created in a will, alleging negligence and w...
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Hooked
A.C. WiseA dark, gorgeous reimagining about what happened to Captain Hook after Neverland from the bestselling author of Wendy, Darling – filled with eerie suspense and heartbreaking anguis...
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Heine
Heinrich Heine & Peter Branscombe'One of the first men of this century' is how Heine described himself when he claimed to have been born in the early hours of 1800. It was typical of Heine to create this humorous ...
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The Mystery of Mystic Mountain
Janet FoxA girl tackles a summer filled with mystery, treasure, and learning to be her true self in this middle grade adventure that’s a modernday Holes set on a dusty dude ranch in Montana...
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Nur einmal werden wir noch wach
Otto Penzler, Barbara Röhl, Axel Franken, Winfried Czech, Thomas Schichtel, Dietmar Schmidt, Rainer Schumacher, Daniela Jarzynka, Stefanie Heinen, Stefan Bauer & Dr. Helmut PeschVerdächtige Weihnachtsmänner, skrupellose Nikoläuse, tödliche Weihnachtsbraten und Leichen unter Mistelzweigen vergessen Sie den Einkaufsstress, achten Sie nicht auf das ungewohnt...
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The Right Thing
Judy AstleyLet bestselling author Judy Astley sweep you away with this insightful and uplifting gem of a novel about the important things in life. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Milly John...
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Iris Grace
Arabella Carter-JohnsonIris Grace is a beautiful little girl who, from a very young age, barely communicated, avoided social interaction with other people, and rarely smiled. From both before her diagnos...
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Wonders Will Never Cease
Robert IrwinAn Exhilarating, Magical Blend of History and Fantasy Set during the Original Game of Thrones. Beginning with the Palm Sunday battle of Towton, the bloodiest ever fought on Englis...
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The Isle of Blood
Rick YanceyThis gothic, gory novelthe third book in the Printz Honor–winning Monstrumologist seriesis “articulately literary, horrifically grotesque, and mindbendingly complex” (Kirkus Review...
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Things We Never Say
Sheila O'FlanaganSheila O'Flanagan's unputdownable bestseller THINGS WE NEVER SAY is a mustread for fans of Marian Keyes and Veronica Henry. Abbey Anderson is stunned when she comes home to find he...
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In the Summertime
Judy AstleyLet muchloved and everpopular author Judy Astley sweep you away to magical Cornwall in this lively, laughterpacked and heartwarming read a return to the setting of her fantastical...
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Just Some Stupid Love Story - Die Wette mit dem Ex
Katelyn DoyleEin hoffnungslos romantischer Scheidungsanwalt und eine zynische RomComAutorin wetten auf die Liebe!Molly Marks glaubt nicht an die große Liebe. Sie verdient ihr Geld mit dem Schre...
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Never Will I Die
Toby Gutteridge & Michael CalvinThere's no pain, no theatrical agony. No screaming, no shouting. The kill shot is catastrophic and conclusive. I slump silently on to my knees and topple forward, head first, into ...
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The Essential Works of Henry Harrison Brown
Henry Harrison BrownThis carefully edited collection of incisive selfhelp books has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Henry Harr...
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Kings and Queens of England
Peter SnowHistorians and broadcasters Peter Snow and Ann MacMillan tell the real stories of the most powerful men and women in British history.Updated for the 2023 coronation, Kings & Qu...
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The Autobiography of Henry VIII
Margaret GeorgeThe Autobiography of Henry VIII is the magnificent historical novel that established Margaret George's career. Evocatively written in the first person as Henry VIII's private journ...
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Chicago Cubs
Fred Mitchell & Steve StoneIn this newly revised edition of Chicago Cubs: Where Have You Gone?, Chicago sportswriter Fred Mitchell catches up with over fifty former Cubs playerssome of them famous, some of t...
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Wonder Tales
Marina WarnerMarina Warner has gathered together a magical collection of fairy tales by the great women storytellers of the 17th and 18th centuries. These are passionate, extraordinary, and occ...
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Postcards to Europe
Various AuthorsThis is not a book about politics. It is a book about what makes us British, and what makes us European.Spend time with some of your favourite writers and artists in this truly uni...
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Someone Special
Sheila O'FlanaganSOMEONE SPECIAL by Sheila O'Flanagan is an enthralling novel about families, friends and finding love that should not be missed by readers of Veronica Henry and Marian Keyes.Romy K...
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Outlaw
Roy MoxhamIn June 1992, author Roy Moxham did a very strange thing: he wrote to a bandit in an Indian jail. Phoolan Devi was the controversial and charismatic 'Bandit Queen' hailed as a mode...
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In re Will of Henry J. Wall
Supreme Court of North CarolinaThe judgment and assignments of error present for consideration this question: Does G.S. 9747 bar plaintiffs claim for additional compensation?
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The Last Love Note
Emma Grey'At its core, The Last Love Note is as heartwarming as it is heartbreaking. With vulnerability and honesty, Grey takes us through the entire spectrum of love.' Books + PublishingIn...
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Carry Me Home
Janet Fox“A poignant and powerful reminder that homelessness is not hopelessness.” Kirby Larson, author of Newbery Honor book Hattie Big Sky Two sisters struggle to keep their father’s disa...
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Before Wrigley Became Wrigley
Sean DeveneyChicago’s Wrigley Field opened in 1914 as Weeghman Park, the new North Side stadium erected for use by the Federal League’s Chicago team, which would eventually be called the Whale...
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The Curse of the Wendigo
Rick YanceyFlesheating danger abounds in the chilling sequel to The Monstrumologist that is “as fastpaced, elegant, and yes, gruesome as its predecessor” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).W...
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Chinese Cookery Secrets
Deh-Ta HsiungDehTa Hsiung shares his lifelong knowledge of Chinese restaurant cooking to help you successfully reproduce your favourite meals at home from a simple, single dish to an elaborate...
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HENRY BERGSON Premium Collection
Henri BergsonHenri Bergson was a French philosopher who was influential in the tradition of continental philosophy, especially during the first half of the 20th century until World War II. Berg...
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Delhi-Taylor Oil Corporation v. Will Ray Henry
The Supreme Court of TexasWe granted writ of error in this case to review the holdings of the court of civil appeals with reference to the duty owed by an occupier of land to warn inviteeemployees of an ind...
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Muddy Waters
Judy AstleyPerfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Milly Johnson and Trisha Ashley, this is a story full of wry laughs and shrewd insight into friendship and family from bestselling author Judy Ast...