Although this year represents the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s coronation and, accordingly, there is a large array of celebratory exhibitions and public events, Henry’s reign does not need hype to spark interest and debate amongst historians, and to fascinate the populace. Henry VIII’s reign, from 1509 until his death in 1547, is quite possibly the most scrutinized period in English history. Its continuing appeal for scholars derives from the complexity of the interconnecting themes which
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