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The Rest Is HistoryJuly 12, 2021

74. The Six Wives of Henry VIII

About This Episode
Henry VIII had the most notorious marital relations of any king in history. Tom and Dominic discuss the six women who became his queen. How did they influence the course of the Reformation? And which one would have done best on Love Island? A Goalhanger Films & Left Peg Media production Produced by Jack Davenport Exec Producer Tony Pastor *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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Dominic, your book, The Six Wives of Henry VIII... This is written for children. Yes. And absolutely fabulous. I read it last night, and I'm not in any way just saying that.

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Bosworth cover

The discussion mentions starting the book with Bosworth to understand the context of Henry's reign and the Wars of the Roses.

ASIN: 1736166107
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The Sixth Wife cover

The mention of The Sixth Wife highlights the fascination with the historical narrative surrounding Anne Boleyn and her relationship with Henry.

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The King's great matter cover

The King's great matter refers to the prolonged legal and political issues surrounding Henry's desire to annul his marriage to Catherine.

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Wolf Hall cover

Jane Seymour, who grows up in Wolf Hall, as in the novel, and she's very much a Wiltshire girl.

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