The Life of Anne Boleyn

By Philip Walsingham Sergeant

Book Overview

The Life of Anne Boleyn by Philip W. Sergeant is a comprehensive biography of one of the most controversial and intriguing figures in English history. Anne Boleyn was the second wife of King Henry VIII and played a significant role in the English Reformation, ultimately leading to her downfall and execution.The book explores Anne's early life, her education, her time in the French court, and her eventual return to England where she caught the eye of King Henry VIII. Sergeant delves into the political and religious climate of the time, and how Anne's influence and ambition played a role in the King's decision to break with the Catholic Church and establish the Church of England.The book also covers Anne's tumultuous marriage to Henry VIII, her miscarriages, and her eventual fall from grace. Sergeant provides a detailed account of the charges brought against Anne, her trial, and her execution.Throughout the book, Sergeant draws on primary sources and historical records to provide a balanced and nuanced portrayal of Anne Boleyn. He also examines the various myths and legends that have surrounded her over the centuries and separates fact from fiction.Overall, The Life of Anne Boleyn is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of England's most enigmatic queens.1924. With 16 Illustrations. The biography of Anne Boleyn attracted the attention of King Henry VIII, who at that point had been married to Catherine of Aragon for decades. In the hopes that a new marriage would bring him a son, Henry sought a divorce from Catherine so that he could marry Anne, and set into motion a chain of events that would irrevocably break the Church of England from the Catholic Church. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162758570
• ISBN13: 9781162758572
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"