Bibliograph

The king is dead, the last will and testament of Henry VIII, Suzannah Lipscomb

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The king is dead, the last will and testament of Henry VIII, Suzannah Lipscomb

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-185) and index

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individual biography

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illustrationsplatesmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The king is dead

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

965895616

Responsibility statement

Suzannah Lipscomb

Sub title

the last will and testament of Henry VIII

Summary

"Henry's will is one of the most intriguing and contested documents in British history. Historians have disagreed over its intended meaning, its authenticity and validity, and the circumstances of its creation. As well as examining the background to the drafting of the will and describing Henry's last days, Suzannah Lipscomb offers her own ... interpretation of one of the most significant constitutional documents of the Tudor period"--, Dust jacket

Table Of Contents

The death of a king -- The last decade -- The last year -- The final months -- The making of the will -- The faith of the King -- The succession -- The "unwritten will" -- The legacy of the will -- Appendix I. Henry VIII's last will and testament : a transcription -- Appendix II. Council personnel -- Appendix III. Highlights from Henry VIII's inventory

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Last will and testament of Henry VIII

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