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Original Title:	The Autobiography of Henry VIII. With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers
ISBN:	0312194390 (ISBN13: 9780312194390)
Edition Language:	English
Characters:	Will Somers, Anne Boleyn, Thomas More, Catherine of Aragon, Jane Seymour, Catherine Howard, Elizabeth of York, Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, Thomas Cromwell, Thomas Wolsey, Henry VIII of England, Mary I of England
Setting:	United Kingdom
Literary Awards:	Banta Award (1987)

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This is the story of England's most famous, and notorious, king. Henry was a charismatic, ardent - and brash - young lover who married six times; a scholar with a deep love of poetry and music; an energetic hunter who loved the outdoors; a monarch whose lack of a male heir haunted him incessantly; and a ruthless leader who would stop at nothing to achieve his desires. His monumental decision to split from Rome and the Catholic Church was one that would forever shape the religious and political landscape of Britain. Combining magnificent storytelling with an extraordinary grasp of the pleasures and perils of power, Margaret George delivers a vivid portrait of Henry VIII and Tudor England and the powerhouse of players on its stage: Thomas Cromwell, Cardinal Wolsey, Thomas More and Anne Boleyn. It is also a narrative told from an original perspective: Margaret George writes from the King's point of view, injecting irreverent comments from Will Somers - Henry's jester and confidant.

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Title	:	The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers
Author	:	Margaret George
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Anniversary Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 939 pages
Published	:	September 15th 1998 by Griffin (first published September 1st 1986)
Categories	:	Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. English History. Tudor Period

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Five stars does not feel like enough for this book. It took me a little longer than usual to read the 932 pages, but I think that's because there were passages I re-read over and over for their beauty. My book is riddled with post-its to mark quotes I didn't want to forget, and had I not already purchased this book before reading, I would have done so just to have those quotes at my fingertips whenever I wanted them. It was that good. I don't know why I'm surprised because The Memoirs of

A marvelous story of the king and history of his entire life by Margaret George. A fictional account narrated by his fool Will Somers. This book is so well researched, it is literally a learning experience. He was initially meant for the church as the second son of Elizabeth and Henry the seventh.The book includes all his wives. It is not a romance, but a fascinating account of the life of Henry. Supposedly written by Henry's fool, or entertainer.The research in this book is astounding. Margaret

Fun read!

"I'm Henry VIII, I am, I'm Henry VIII I am, I am!" Wow! There's never a dull moment with old Henry. Teenage King, always warring with France, cuts ties with Rome and changes the course of history just so he can get a divorce, six wives - two have their heads lopped off, one dies in childbirth, one is too ugly, one won't provide him with a son (tsk! what was she thinking?) and the other gets to mop up his gangrenous leg until he dies. Phew!!!This is a fabulous book: long, but so worth it.

4 stars - It was great. I loved it. I have read many books about the Tudors, but never have I read a novel from Henry VIIIs perspective which gave this one a unique experience. And, its Margaret George, so have your highlighter ready for the quotable prose.-------------------------------------------Favorite Quote: We want the sharers of our youth to remain forever young, to remind us of what we were, not of what we are.First Sentences: I am dying. Or, rather, about to die - there is a slight

I really enjoyed looking at things from Henry's POV. If i hadn't read any other historical fiction or biographies about the time I might be of the opinion that Harry was just a tragic figure cursed by run after run of bad luck. However, I have read a lot about Henry's England. That, and the fact that George uses Will Somer's notes as a warning not to believe all that Henry writes, and one can see that this journal of Henry's is rife with dissembling, rationalizing, and self-deceit. It is NEVER

A marvelous story of the king and history of his entire life by Margaret George. A fictional account narrated by his fool Will Somers. This book is so well researched, it is literally a learning experience. He was initially meant for the church as the second son of Elizabeth and Henry the seventh.The book includes all his wives. It is not a romance, but a fascinating account of the life of Henry. Supposedly written by Henry's fool, or entertainer.The research in this book is astounding. Margaret