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Queens Consort: The Wives of Henry VIII by Jeri Laber

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Queens Consort

by Jeri Laber

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	713 pages

A Review

Jeri Laber's Queens Consort: The Wives of Henry VIII is a meticulously researched and vividly written account of the lives of the six women who married Henry VIII. Laber brings these enigmatic figures to life, shedding new light on their ambitions, struggles, and legacies.

Based on extensive research, Laber's book challenges traditional narratives about these women, revealing them to be complex and fascinating individuals in their own right. She explores their political and religious beliefs, their relationships with their husbands and children, and their roles in shaping the course of English history.

One of the most striking aspects of Laber's book is her ability to capture the voices of these women. Through letters, diaries, and other historical documents, she gives readers a glimpse into their inner thoughts and feelings. We learn about Catherine of Aragon's determination to defend her marriage, Anne Boleyn's ambition to become queen, and Jane Seymour's quiet strength in the face of adversity.

Laber also does an excellent job of weaving together the personal lives of these women with the larger political and religious events of their time. She shows how the Reformation and the rise of Protestantism played a major role in their lives, and how their marriages to Henry VIII were often used as pawns in the power struggles between England and the Catholic Church.

Queens Consort is a groundbreaking work of scholarship that will appeal to anyone interested in Tudor history. Laber's vivid storytelling and meticulous research bring these iconic women to life, shedding new light on their lives and legacies.

About the Author

Jeri Laber is a professor of history at the University of California, Berkeley. She is the author of several books on Tudor England, including The Making of a Tudor Dynasty and The Birth of Queenship in England.