An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

74. The Six Wives of Henry VIII

July 12, 2021

Description

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...
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Books Referenced

Wolf Hall

Author: Hilary Mantel

Context:

Referenced when discussing Thomas Cromwell's role in the divorce proceedings. The hosts mention 'Thomas Cromwell, as in Wolf Hall' indicating the famous historical novel about Cromwell's rise to power during Henry VIII's reign.