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Among the wolves of court : the untold story of Thomas and George Boleyn / Lauren Mackay.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Mackay, Lauren, 1986- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Bullen, Thomas, Sir, 1477-.
- Bullen, Thomas.
- Boleyn, George, 1503-1536.
- Boleyn, George.
- Anne Boleyn, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1507-1536--Family.
- Anne Boleyn.
- Anne Boleyn, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1507-1536.
- Families.
- Great Britain--History--Henry VIII, 1509-1547.
- Great Britain.
- History.
- Great Britain--Politics and government--1485-1603.
- Politics and government.
- Great Britain--Court and courtiers--Biography.
- Courts and courtiers.
- Great Britain--Court and courtiers--History--16th century.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- History.
- Physical Description:
- xiv, 285 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, genealogical table ; 24 cm
- Other Title:
- Untold story of Thomas and George Boleyn
- Place of Publication:
- London : I.B. Tauris, 2018.
- Summary:
- "Thomas and George Boleyn-- the father and brother of Anne Boleyn and heads of one of the most powerful infamous dynasties in English history. Already key figures in Henry VIII's court, with the ascent of Anne to the throne in 1533 these two men became the most important players on the Tudor stage, with direct access to royalty, and with it, influence. Both were highly skilled ambassadors and courtiers who negotiated their way through the complex and ruthless game of politics with ease. But when the Queen fell from grace just three years later, it was to have a devastating effect on her family - ultimately costing her brother his life. In this book, Lauren Mackay reveals this untold story of Tudor England, bringing into the light two pivotal characters whose part in the rise and swift fall of Anne Boleyn has so far remained cloaked in shadow"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- 1 Men of Mark p. 6
- 2 Fortune Ruleth our Helme p. 21
- 3 A Courtier to his Fingertips p. 35
- 4 Fortune, Infortune p. 46
- 5 The Picklock of Princes p. 64
- 6 Betwixt Two Princes p. 83
- 7 The Balance of Power p. 102
- 8 Declare, I Dare Not p. 113
- 9 Treasonous Waters p. 131
- 10 The Boleyn Enterprise p. 146
- 11 Ainsi sera, groigne, qui groigne p. 160
- 12 Nowe Thus p. 174
- 13 Turning Tides p. 186
- 14 Trying a Queen p. 205.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-278) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781788310437
- 1788310438
- OCLC:
- 1005113080
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