Henry VIII and Charles V : Rival Monarchs, Uneasy Allies.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Heath, Richard.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (240 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Henry VIII and Charles V

Place of Publication:

New York : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2023.

Summary:

King Henry VIII and Emperor Charles V both ruled for almost forty years at a time when momentous changes in society, politics and religion were taking place in England and across Europe. Richard Heath takes a fresh look at these two individuals and the importance of their relationship in determining both their immediate policies and the future of their lands.Although always rivals for status, Henry and Charles, despite their very different temperaments, had much in common. Both had been brought up as devout Christians and in the chivalric tradition. Ties between their lands (by 1520 Charles was Holy Roman Emperor as well as ruling Spain, the Low Countries and much of Italy) were close. There were alliances against a common enemy, France, valuable trading links and a personal connection - Henry was married to Charles' aunt, Catherine of Aragon.The book provides a clear account of their complex and ever-changing relationship, both personal and political. It reveals the goodwill that existed between them, particularly during Emperor Charles' lengthy state visit to England in 1522. It also shows how this proved impossible to maintain once Henry decided to end his marriage to Catherine and his subsequent rejection of papal authority. On the occasions when they planned military action together their alliance collapsed in mutual recriminations. Yet they were officially at war for only a few months and their armies never faced each other.The duplicitous world of international diplomacy, with dynastic marriages, fine words and broken promises, provides the backdrop to this fascinating story. In their search for honor and dynastic security, so important to both monarchs, the decisions of one could rarely be ignored by the other.

Contents:

Cover

Booktitle

Copyright

Contents

Preface

Family Trees

Chapter One Dynastic Marriages and the Anglo-Spanish Alliance

Chapter Two The Education of Princes

Chapter Three Overseas Adventures

Chapter Four New Rivalries

Chapter Five The Imperial Election and Royal Meetings

Chapter Six Taking Sides

Chapter Seven Charles in England

Chapter Eight The 'Great Enterprise'

Plate

Chapter Nine Rapidly Changing Alliances

Chapter Ten Personal Matters

Chapter Eleven Hopes Destroyed

Chapter Twelve Coronation and Divorce

Chapter Thirteen Unrealistic Fears

Chapter Fourteen Dangerous Isolation

Chapter Fifteen Renewed Friendship

Chapter Sixteen Conflicting Aims

Chapter Seventeen The End of an Era

Chapter Eighteen After Henry

Epilogue

List of Principal Characters

Acknowledgements

List of Plates

Bibliography

Notes and References

Index

Backcover.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781399084604

1399084607

9781399084581

1399084585

OCLC:

1368318384