Groundbreaking in both depth and scope, Sisters to the King not only reveals two remarkable historical figures, but also radically alters our view of Henry VIII and Tudor history. Although in the Tudor age Henry VIII’s sisters Margaret and Mary were considered more important personalities than his six wives, they had less of the contemporary limelight . . . until Maria Perry examined their amazing lives and influence on European history. Margaret became Queen of Scotland at the age of 13, while Mary, Henry’s famously beautiful younger sister, was married off to the aging King of France. Against convention both chose their second husbands for love. Maria Perry brilliantly illuminates the characters of these two remarkable women, and also uncovers evidence on other aspects of the Tudor age: fresh information about Henry’s upbringing and his wedding night; and a revealing new study of Henry’s “worldly jewel,” his illegitimate son, the Duke of Richmond, previously a shadowy figure.

Sisters to the King: The Remarkable True Story of Henry VIII's Sisters

Biographies & Memoirs

PERRY, MARIA

Historical

Andre Deutsch

Sisters to the King

Andre Deutsch Ltd.

The author of the highly acclaimed Elizabeth I and the classic Knightsbridge Woman presents an analysis of the fundamental role of Margaret, Queen of Scotland and M ary, Queen of France in the European power politics of the T udor age. '

History

Europe

Sisters to the King: The Tumultuous Lives of Henry VIII's Sisters - Margaret of Scotland and Mary of France

Carlton Books, Limited

The story of Mayfair is the story of its Madams - heiresses, actresses, royal mistresses, arbiters of fashion and rabid consumers. They brought trade and quality to a district that thrives on both...Bursting with anecdotal forays, Mayfair Madams meanders through Mayfair's thoroughfares leaving little to the imagination. From the dizzy dawn of James IPs riotous May Fair in a buttercup meadow near Hyde Park, to the Hard Rock Cafe frivolities of today, the irrepressible festivities have always been cause for both concern and celebration.Mayfair Madams is a book about two great nations: Great Britain and the United States - countries divided, according to Oscar Wilde, only by their language. As the story of the Madams unfolds, we learn how England lost the War of Independence whilst the Americans colonised Grosvenor Square.Maria Perry's witty narrative combines historical accuracy and depth of observation with inimitable flirtations that only a true gossip - who lives and br

Mayfair Madams

Henry VIII's sisters, neglected by generations of historians, affected the lives of their contemporaries much more forcefully than did any of their brother's famous six wives. In The Sisters of Henry VIII, Maria Perry brings history alive by examining the lives of these extraordinary women and their influence on Europe in the Tudor Age. Margaret became queen of Scotland at age thirteen; family members arranged beautiful Mary's betrothal to the aging king of France when she was twelve. But both women chose their second husbands for love: Margaret married and divorced twice after Henry's advancing armies slaughtered her first husband and kidnapped her children; Mary risked execution by proposing to the handsome duke of Suffolk. Groundbreaking in both depth and scope, Perry's work rescues two remarkable princesses from the shadows of history and offers a fresh interpretation of a royal family and an era sure to fascinate readers of Alison Weir and Antonia Fraser.

The Sisters Of Henry VIII: The Tumultuous Lives Of Margaret Of Scotland And Mary Of France

Community & Culture

Da Capo Press

Focuses on the two sisters of Henry VIII, analyzing their influence on English and European history during the rise of the Tudor period.

The Sisters of Henry VIII: The Tumultuous Lives of Margaret of Scotland and Mary of France

St Martins Pr

Five Senses- a Beautiful work of art and words! a fascinating collection of reflections, poems and artwork by the author spotlights the five human senses, which are often taken for granted: sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste. Maria Perry's book is a fusion of A thought provoking personal persuasive informational and inspirational and inspiring book for the young and adult readers.

FIVE SENSES - CINCO SENTIDOS

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

lulu.com

A study of the letters, poems and speeches of Elizabeth I that looks beyond the material that merely relates to her reign. The dangers and insecurities of her early life, her sense of divine protection and her formidable education all stand out as crucial elements in forming her character.

The Word of a Prince: A Life of Elizabeth I from Contemporary Documents

Boydell & Brewer Inc

A new approach to historical biography - she has studied both the original sources and recent works of scholarship and has a thorough understanding of the period. SUNDAY TIMES Until Maria Perry began her exploration of Elizabeth's papers, this vivid raw material had only been partially studied. From it, a fresh portrait of Elizabeth emerges, one which is often more cohesive and less baffling than some offered by her biographers. The dangers and insecurities of her early life, her sense of divine protection, her formidable education, all stand out as crucial elements in the formation of her character; but behind the acquired circumspection lies a personality of great warmth and spirit. On the teasing questions of love, marriage and virginity, the letters and speeches offer oblique comment; it seems certain that Robert Dudley was her one true love, and that she felt his second marriage to Lettice Knollys as a bitter betrayal. MARIA PERRY is a graduate of Somerville College, Oxford, where she read history.

Boydell Press

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Sisters to the King: The Remarkable True Story of Henry VIII's Sisters

Sisters to the King

Sisters to the King

Sisters to the King: The Tumultuous Lives of Henry VIII's Sisters - Margaret of Scotland and Mary of France

Mayfair Madams

The Sisters Of Henry VIII: The Tumultuous Lives Of Margaret Of Scotland And Mary Of France

The Sisters of Henry VIII: The Tumultuous Lives of Margaret of Scotland and Mary of France

FIVE SENSES - CINCO SENTIDOS

The Word of a Prince: A Life of Elizabeth I from Contemporary Documents

The Word of a Prince: A Life of Elizabeth I from Contemporary Documents