Henry VIII's Imprisoned Women: The Women of the Tower

In 1534, Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn, leading to a Reformation in England and the persecution and execution of women such as Alice Tankerville, Elizabeth Barton, Queen Anne Boleyn, Margaret Pole, Queen Katheryn Howard, and Anne Askew. The book explores the lives of these women and the history of the Tower of London, Tudor women, and noteworthy people of the era.

Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 06 March 2023
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

The year is 1534, and Henry VIII reigns as the king of England, having divorced his first wife, Queen Katharine of Aragon, and married a second time. The union with Anne Boleyn sparks a fresh wave of Reformation in England, causing division among the people and leading to arrests and executions, even of notable figures. This book delves into the stories of women, including Henry's two queens, who faced persecution, condemnation, and ultimately met their demise.

Alice Tankerville, the first woman to escape the infamous Tower of London, albeit briefly; Elizabeth Barton, known as The Nun of Kent and the sole woman to suffer the dishonor of having her head spiked on London Bridge; Queen Anne Boleyn, whose rise to fame was as tragically spectacular as her downfall; Margaret Pole, the last living Plantagenet princess, labeled a traitor and met a merciless end in her twilight years; Queen Katheryn Howard, whose daring yet seemingly foolish decisions led to her downfall; and finally, Anne Askew, the brave Protestant who gained infamy as the only woman to be racked at the Tower.

Through the lives of these women, we gain a glimpse into the reign of the capricious monarch who forever altered the face of England. Additionally, the book explores the history of the Tower of London, provides a brief glimpse into the lives of Tudor women, and also delves into the lives of some noteworthy individuals of that era.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 241 x 166 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399095761