The Private Lives of the Tudors : Uncovering the Secrets of Britain's Greatest Dynasty by Tracy Borman 9781444782929

The Private Lives of the Tudors : Uncovering the Secrets of Britain's Greatest Dynasty

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BESTSELLING HISTORIAN TRACY BORMAN OFFERS AN INTIMATE LOOK INTO THE PRIVATE LIVES OF...
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BESTSELLING HISTORIAN TRACY BORMAN OFFERS AN INTIMATE LOOK INTO THE PRIVATE LIVES OF HENRY VIII, ANNE BOLEYN, ELIZABETH I, AND OTHER TUDOR MONARCHS

Readers are raving about The Private Lives of the Tudors: 'An enlightening and thoroughly enjoyable read.' ????? 'A captivating page-turner that I devoured in no time.' ????? 'An engrossing holiday read that I simply couldn't put down!' ?????

As Elizabeth I famously declared, 'I do not live in a corner. A thousand eyes see all I do.' Indeed, Tudor monarchs were perpetually surrounded by a vast entourage of attendants, courtiers, and ministers. Even in their most intimate moments, they were accompanied by specially appointed servants. For instance, a groom of the stool would dutifully attend to Henry VIII during his daily bodily functions, while one of Elizabeth I's ladies-in-waiting would sleep at the foot of her bed each night.

These close attendants were privy to the truth behind the monarchs' carefully crafted public personas. They witnessed Henry VII's grief upon losing his son Arthur, understood the heartbreaking reality of 'Bloody' Mary's false pregnancies, and saw Elizabeth I's physical imperfections beneath her meticulous makeup and lavish attire.

Historian Tracy Borman has meticulously examined these eyewitness accounts alongside a wealth of other contemporary sources, uncovering fresh insights and discoveries. Much like her illuminating work on Thomas Cromwell, The Private Lives of the Tudors reveals previously unexplored facets of these seemingly familiar historical figures.

Critics have praised The Private Lives of the Tudors: 'Borman's enthusiasm and keen eye for entertaining details shine through... A deeply human story of an extraordinary family, filled with memorable anecdotes.' - Dan Jones, The Sunday Times 'Impressive attention to detail... A captivating book brimming with fascinating courtly minutiae.' - The Times 'An authoritative and engaging writer, Borman excels at unearthing humanising details that bring the past to life.' - The Observer 'A richly detailed account of royal daily life... A work of impressive scholarship.' - Daily Mail 'Borman's passion for the Tudor era is evident throughout this meticulously researched book, which vividly illuminates the private world of Britain's most famous dynasty.' - Alison Weir

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781444782929
Book Author: Tracy Borman
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Book Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Book Dimensions: 199 x 133 x 30 cm
Book Publication Date: 2017-09-03
Book Pagination: 464 pages, 2 x 8 page colour insets
Book Weight: 344g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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