The Rise and Fall of Anne Boleyn
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The Rise and Fall of Anne Boleyn by Retha M Warnicke
The events which led to the execution of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second queen, in 1536 have traditionally been explained by historians in terms of a factional conspiracy masterminded by Henry's minister Thomas Cromwell. Retha Warnicke's fascinating and controversial reinterpretation focuses instead on the sexual intrigues and family politics pervading the court, offering a new explanation of Anne's fall. The picture which emerges - placing Anne's life in the context of social and religious values, and superstitions about witches and the birth of deformed children - changes our perception of her role within the court, and suggests that her execution (occurring only four months after a miscarriage) was the tragic consequence of Henry's profound concern about the continuation of the Tudor dynasty.
'… succeeds triumphantly … this is an intriguing thesis, and Warnicke develops it with erudition' The Observer
'The Rise and Fall of Anne Boleyn … an excellent book, clears away various misapprehensions.' The Times Higher Education Supplement
'The Rise and Fall of Anne Boleyn … an excellent book, clears away various misapprehensions.' The Times Higher Education Supplement
Retha Warnicke is a Professor in the Department of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies at Arizona State University. She is the author of numerous books on Tudor England, including The Rise and Fall of Anne Boleyn.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521406772 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521406773 |
| Title | The Rise and Fall of Anne Boleyn |
| Author | Retha M Warnicke |
| Series | Canto |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1991-07-26 |
| Number of pages | 338 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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