Project Gutenberg 2010-04-02 Public domain in the USA. 428 Tree, Herbert Beerbohm, Sir 1852 1917 Beerbohm, Herbert Draper, Sir Henry VIII and His Court 6th edition Produced by Walt Farrell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) "Henry VIII and His Court" by Herbert Beerbohm Tree is a historical account written in the early 20th century, providing an insightful examination of the notable figures connected to the reign of King Henry VIII, particularly as depicted in Shakespeare's play about him. The book focuses on the interplay of politics, personal relationships, and cultural dynamics that characterized the court during this tumultuous period, emphasizing the complexities of Henry VIII’s character and reign. The narrative delves into the lives and influences of key figures like Cardinal Wolsey, Katharine of Aragon, and Anne Boleyn, exploring their roles in the political machinations of the time. The author paints a vivid portrait of Henry, showcasing his charm, vulnerabilities, and the contradictions that marked his rule—particularly in relation to his marriages and the consequential split with the Catholic Church. Tree’s writing captures the intricate web of ambition, love, and betrayal that defined the court, ultimately leading to the Reformation and significant shifts in English history. Through a blend of character sketches and contextual history, the book aims to enrich the reader's understanding of the dramatic events surrounding Henry VIII and their portrayal in Shakespearean drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/31864/31864-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography Great Britain -- Court and courtiers -- History -- 16th century Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547 -- Relations with courts and courtiers Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Henry VIII DA Text Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Religious Category: History - Royalty 147061 2025-07-13T06:34:11.849174 text/html 147557 2010-04-02T11:11:06 text/html 322910 2025-07-13T06:34:14.965079 application/epub+zip 323248 2025-07-13T06:34:12.384070 application/epub+zip 106251 2025-07-13T06:34:12.099106 application/epub+zip 392890 2025-07-13T06:34:17.073046 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 365421 2025-07-13T06:34:14.656064 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 148991 2022-09-14T15:14:18.473234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 121756 2025-07-13T06:34:11.540116 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 121572 2010-04-02T11:11:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 121573 2010-04-02T11:11:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23127 2025-07-13T06:34:17.205086 application/rdf+xml 18468 2025-07-13T06:34:12.169138 image/jpeg 2913 2025-07-13T06:34:12.134160 image/jpeg 47646 2010-04-02T11:11:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 334621 2010-04-02T11:11:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 47613 2010-04-02T11:11:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 374489 2025-07-13T06:34:11.874156 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia