Henry VIII.
A. F. Pollard, professor of constitutional history at University College London, first published his life of Henry VIII in 1902, and it long remained the standard modern study of the king. Beginning with the early Tudors and the education of the young prince, Pollard follows Henry through his first wars and the rivalry with Francis I and Charles V, the ascendancy of Wolsey, the divorce from Catherine of Aragon, the break with Rome, the dissolution of the monasteries and the king's last years. Pollard argues that Henry was a shrewd politician who understood and used the national feeling of his subjects, and his balanced, closely documented account remains a readable introduction to the reign. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Henry VIII.
Henry VIII. by A. F. Pollard can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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The first chapter of Henry VIII. is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Henry VIII. in the public domain?
Yes. Henry VIII. by A. F. Pollard is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Henry VIII.?
About 9 h 49 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Henry VIII.?
Henry VIII. by A. F. Pollard is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
