Henry VIII Author:Kathy Elgin This biography of perhaps the most fascinating monarch of all time describes the tempestuous life of Henry VIII, from his early childhood at Eltham to his dominant role as one of the leading players on the international stage. It examines Henry's marital adventures and his abilities as a politician, reformer, military strategist and man of cultu... more »re and learning. Packed with historical details and titbits describing life in medieval England,this book chronicles Henry's military campaigns, the scheming and plotting of his courtiers, the acts of murderous brutality and the way in which sex and politics were sometimes fatally intertwined at the Tudor Court.« less