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King Henry VIII's legacy by Sandra Piddock Most people remember Henry VIII for his six wives. These days, it's nothing remarkable, but in the 16th century, it was something of a scandal. However, to remember Henry for his Hollywood-like marriage record is to do the king a great disservice. H... More> The paranoia of Henry VIII by Carrie Eckles Henry VIII was not only a man of intense power, but also intense paranoia. The combination is dangerous - especially coupled with the passionate way he seems to have experienced internal feelings such as love, betrayal, and anger. Henry's emotions l... More>
	Law and order under Henry VIII by Kirk R. Hon Henry VIII (1491-1547) assumed the throne of England in 1509 at age 18. Although a controversial king for many reasons, he had a relatively simple approach to law and order within the realm. Because of the large scope of his realm, it was near... More> The six wives of Henry VIII by Elizabeth Palmer When most people think of Henry VIII, two things come to mind. First of all, he was fat. Secondly, he executed all of his wives. In regards to the first point, Henry VIII was not always fat. He was quite a handsome young man in his youth, from all a... More>
The history of Henry VIII's connection with the Royal Navy by Tim Harry History has seen fit to associate Henry VIII of England primarily with his love life and a breaking with the church in Rome, as a result his exploits as a noted jouster and his links with the English navy is often overlooked. Henry VIII though deser... More> Showtime's The Tudors' portrayal of Henry VIII by Carol H. Morgan The recent Showtime series, The Tudors, claims to tell the story of Henry VIII. The plot lines of all the other characters around him stretch and collapse wildly so that Henry as a young-ish king can be the obvious focus. The purpose of doing this, ... More>
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