Henry VIII: the man — Eric Ives

Abstract The greatest challenge to Henry VIII’s rule was the risings of 1536—indeed they were the largest peacetime revolt in English history.

Type:: Book Chapter
Author:: Eric Ives
Published:: 2007
Publisher:: Oxford University PressOxford

Abstract The greatest challenge to Henry VIII’s rule was the risings of 1536—indeed they were the largest peacetime revolt in English history. His response is very revealing of his attitude to king- ship. Egoism dominated. This may be understandable in the case of the Great Matter, but for Henry, the right to rule was innate and un circumscribed.

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What is "Henry VIII: the man" about?: Abstract The greatest challenge to Henry VIII’s rule was the risings of 1536—indeed they were the largest peacetime revolt in English history.
Who wrote "Henry VIII: the man"?: Eric Ives