Project Gutenberg 2010-04-02 Public domain in the USA. 366 Tree, Herbert Beerbohm, Sir 1852 1917 Beerbohm, Herbert Draper, Sir Henry VIII and His Court 6th edition Produced by Walt Farrell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) "Henry VIII and His Court" by Herbert Beerbohm Tree is a historical account written in the early 20th century, providing an insightful examination of the notable figures connected to the reign of King Henry VIII, particularly as depicted in Shakespeare's play about him. The book focuses on the interplay of politics, personal relationships, and cultural dynamics that characterized the court during this tumultuous period, emphasizing the complexities of Henry VIII’s character and reign. The narrative delves into the lives and influences of key figures like Cardinal Wolsey, Katharine of Aragon, and Anne Boleyn, exploring their roles in the political machinations of the time. The author paints a vivid portrait of Henry, showcasing his charm, vulnerabilities, and the contradictions that marked his rule—particularly in relation to his marriages and the consequential split with the Catholic Church. Tree’s writing captures the intricate web of ambition, love, and betrayal that defined the court, ultimately leading to the Reformation and significant shifts in English history. Through a blend of character sketches and contextual history, the book aims to enrich the reader's understanding of the dramatic events surrounding Henry VIII and their portrayal in Shakespearean drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://www.gutenberg.org/files/31864/31864-h/images/cover.jpg en Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography Great Britain -- Court and courtiers -- History -- 16th century Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547 -- Relations with courts and courtiers Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Henry VIII DA Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - General 146940 146949 2024-09-13T12:06:44.170783 2023-09-14T06:20:25.778442 text/html text/html 147557 2010-04-02T11:11:06 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 334621 2010-04-02T11:11:08 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 322726 2024-09-13T12:06:47.752813 application/epub+zip 323296 2024-09-13T12:06:44.812864 application/epub+zip 106244 2024-09-13T12:06:44.431781 application/epub+zip 392886 2024-09-13T12:06:50.108802 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 365411 2024-09-13T12:06:47.425756 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 148991 2022-09-14T15:14:18.473234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 121756 121546 2024-09-13T12:06:43.772774 2023-09-14T06:20:25.400459 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 121572 2010-04-02T11:11:06 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 47646 2010-04-02T11:11:08 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 121573 2010-04-02T11:11:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 47613 2010-04-02T11:11:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21377 2024-09-13T12:06:50.244739 application/rdf+xml 18468 2024-09-13T12:06:44.506784 image/jpeg 2913 2024-09-13T12:06:44.469786 image/jpeg 374519 2024-09-13T12:06:44.195774 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog