The Libraries of King Henry VIII

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Author: James P. Carley

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Published: 2000

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13:

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This volume is made up of five volumes of books associated with Henry VIII: one (H1) undertaken by an unnamed Frenchman at Richmond Palace in 1535, the second (H2) part of a general inventory at Westminster Palace in 1542. the third (H3) an account from the King's Printer Thomas Berthelet for the years 1541-43, the fourth (H4) a select list of books in the royal library seen by John Bale c.1548, and finally (H5) book titles extracted from the post-mortem inventories of Henry VIII's palaces. Using the evidence of inventory numbers in surviving books, moreover, it has been possible to recreate a lost list of more than 500 books which were brought to Westminster (primarily from Hampton Court and Greenwich) between 1542 and 1548 and this 'list' has been appended to the Westminster inventory. Although the library at Westminster contained printed books and books deriving from Henry's ancestors, a goodly number were monastic 'loot' and the lists show the sort of material John Leland and others considered worth rescuing. A considerable number of these books have left the royal library during the succeeding centuries and Carley has traced many to their modern locations. The presentation and analysis of the Westminster lists in particular leads to a different picture of the role of Henry VIII as preserver and destroyer of the monastic past than has normally been put forth.

The Books of King Henry VIII and His Wives

The Books of King Henry VIII and His Wives PDF

Author: James P. Carley

Publisher: London : British Library

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 168

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"In this new book, James P. Carley, a leading scholar in the emerging field of book history, describes Henry VIII's libraries and shows their key role in providing a more intimate understanding of this seemingly familiar monarch and his consorts. The books of the wives, moreover, show them to have been as independent and innovative as the king himself. The extensive illustrations allow us to examine both the bindings and the contents of the collection, and also provide us with examples of his immediate voice in the form of the marginalia that he inserted into his books."--BOOK JACKET.

Henry VIII

Henry VIII PDF

Author: British Library

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13:

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A book published to accompany a major British Library exhibition and the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession to the throne.

The Inventory of King Henry VIII

The Inventory of King Henry VIII PDF

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Published: 1997

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781872501949

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Henry VIII owned over 2000 pieces of tapestry and 2028 items of gold and silver plate. This work catalogues his inventory and acts as a source of information for the study of Tudor society. Volume two includes essays and illustrations which evaluate the objects in monetary and social terms.

The Hours of Henry VIII

The Hours of Henry VIII PDF

Author: Roger S. Wieck

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13:

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A product for the royal court of France, 'The Hours of Henry VIII' created around 1500 by Jean Poyet

Who Was Henry VIII?

Who Was Henry VIII? PDF

Author: Ellen Labrecque

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2018-02-06

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 044848854X

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Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Travel to the age of the Renaissance and learn why Henry VIII is one of the most famous kings in English history. Mainly remembered for his six marriages and his self-appointment as the "Supreme Head of the Church of England," Henry VIII was also attractive, educated, and athletic. When Henry Tudor ascended to the English thrown at the age of 17, his reign looked promising. But by the time of his death in 1547, King Henry VIII was characterized as an extremely egotistical, harsh, and insecure king. Though Henry VIII's legacy isn't free from scandal, his monarchy thrived due to the achievements of his daughter Queen Elizabeth I.

Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, of the Reign of Henry VIII

Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, of the Reign of Henry VIII PDF

Author: Great Britain Public Record Office

Publisher: Arkose Press

Published: 2015-10-03

Total Pages: 854

ISBN-13: 9781343891364

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