The Autobiography of Henry VIII Free Audiobook Download by Margaret George
The time-frame is the early 16th century and Henry VIII's life. He is of course the one and only Henry. Each day in his life there seems to be a lot to contend with and it starts at the beginning with an argument with his father, King Henry VII over who gets what and where.
Henry VIII was the second son of Henry VII, famously known to have executed his first wife, Catherine Howard and had her beheaded in 1542. He is also famous for having six wives in total and being a tyrant towards his own people.
Henry VIII was a powerful king who ruled England from 1509 to 1547. He created the Church of England and helped establish the Armada. His first wife was married to Francis, the Duke of Buckingham, who was executed for treason in 1521. Henry changed his mind about his first wife and had six different wives during the course of his reign. His daughter Mary, Queen of Scots, was later beheaded for her involvement in the Babington Plot against Elizabeth I.
The autobiography of Henry VIII, written by Margaret George is a true and important historical document. Told through the eyes of the king's first wife, Queen Catherine Howard, The Autobiography of Henry VIII chronicles her life as Henry VIII's second wife. It also covers their courtship and love story. This audiobook download tells the real story about this Tudor king who ruled England for thirty-two years because of his fearlessness and wit.
Henry VIII's Life was a story of triumph and tragedy. He took control of England during the turbulent time when King Richard III had fallen. He surrounded himself with low-born men and lowered the prestige of women, sometimes going against the grain to do it. Tragically, he would later marry six times and have six children, including his ill-fated daughter, Elizabeth I.
The Autobiography of Henry VIII tells the life of the most infamous king in British history, who ruled England and Wales from 1509 to 1547. His story is told through multiple narrators, including Anne Boleyn, his second wife and begetter of Elizabeth I. It features a prologue written by George herself and a conclusion written by her son, Simon George.
Published Date | 2006-09-05 |
Duration | 41 hours 18 minutes |
Author | Margaret George |
Narrated | David Case |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Fiction & Literature |
Parent Category | Essays & Anthologies, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance |