This book is about Henry VIII's court during the last years of his reign, during his marriage to Catherine Parr. Catherine Parr did not want to marry King Henry VIII, she only complied with his wishes because she thought she might lose her life if she refused. Entering the court of Henry VIII as a queen was a very dangerous position. People plotted against Catherine Parr, and having to daily entertain a king that was cruel, sadistic, and moody was a difficult enough task. Catherine kept her life by using her mental ...
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This book is about Henry VIII's court during the last years of his reign, during his marriage to Catherine Parr. Catherine Parr did not want to marry King Henry VIII, she only complied with his wishes because she thought she might lose her life if she refused. Entering the court of Henry VIII as a queen was a very dangerous position. People plotted against Catherine Parr, and having to daily entertain a king that was cruel, sadistic, and moody was a difficult enough task. Catherine kept her life by using her mental fortitude, understanding her husband's mercurial temperament, keeping a watchful eye on her rivals, and using her considerable charm to nullify Henry's anger when it wad directed toward her.
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Good. Brown hardcover. 1908 edition. Some edge wear to cloth boards. Previous owner name in pencil to fly leaf. No other apparent marks. Tanning to pages. Tracking available on most domestic orders.
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Fair. No dust jacket. Includes frontispiece. Book Condition: Fair. 1/2 red leather with marbled cover board. Missing red leather from spine, otherwise very good cover. Clean interior pages.
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Very Good. Later. Very good plus/hardcover. Minor spine lean. 3/4 leather. Edges of spine slightly rubbed. Corners rubbed and slightly bent. Edges of pages slightly brown. Marble boards. Nice red leather spine with gold gilt letters. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
