The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon by James Anthony Froude
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| Author | Froude, James Anthony, 1818-1894 |
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| Title |
The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon" by James Anthony Froude is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the political and personal upheavals surrounding King Henry VIII's quest to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, a union deemed increasingly problematic due to her inability to produce a male heir. Central to the narrative are key figures such as King Henry VIII, Cardinal Wolsey, and Catherine herself, whose fates intertwine in the backdrop of religious and political tensions of the time. At the start of the work, the author introduces the precarious situation of England in 1526, particularly the looming prospect of a disputed succession due to Catherine's medical conditions that preclude her from having more children. The narrative sets the stage for the calculated maneuverings of various powers—most notably, the Pope, Henry VIII, and the ambitious Wolsey—as they navigate the legal and spiritual complexities surrounding annulment. Froude delves into diplomatic intricacies involving nations like France and Spain, along with the intensely personal struggles of Catherine, who remains unaware of the divorce machinations swirling around her, highlighting the drama of personal and national stakes at play from the very beginning. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography |
| Subject | Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547 -- Divorce |
| Subject | Catharine, of Aragon, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1485-1536 -- Divorce |
| Subject | Divorce -- Great Britain -- History -- 16th century |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33113 |
| Release Date | Jul 8, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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