About this book
Explores the life of Henry VIII's sister, a princess, duchess, and queen who defied her brother. Mary Tudor, Henry VIII's sister, lived a remarkable life. A princess, duchess and queen, she was known as the English Rose for her beauty. Mary Tudor, Queen of France, aims to explore the life of one of the few who stood up to Henry VIII and lived to tell the tale. Henry VIII is well known, but his larger-than-life character often overshadows that of his sisters. Mary Tudor was born a princess, married a king and then a duke, and lived an extraordinary life.This book focuses on Mary's life, her childhood, her relationship with Henry, her marriages and her relationship with her husbands. Mary grew up in close proximity to Henry, becoming his favourite sister, and later, after her marriage to the French king, she married his best friend, Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk. The events impacting the siblings will be reviewed to examine how they may have changed and shaped their relationship.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Book Title
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- List of Illustrations
- Notable Persons
- Introduction
- Chapter One A Tudor Rose
- Chapter Two âA blossome named Maryâ
- Chapter Three Princess of Castile
- Chapter Four âNymph from Heavenâ
- Chapter Five The French Queen
- Plates
- Chapter Six âShe is a Paradiseâ
- Chapter Seven Crowning a Tudor Rose
- Chapter Eight La Reine Blanche
- Chapter Nine A Secret to Die For
- Chapter Ten Favourite Sister
- Chapter Eleven Duchess of Suffolk
- Chapter Twelve Family, Friends and Friars
- Chapter Thirteen Queen of Hearts
- Chapter Fourteen La Volonté de Dieu Me Suffit
- Chapter Fifteen Legacy
- Timeline
- Appendix One Excerpt of the Will of Henry VII
- Appendix Two Turpynâs Chronicle of Calais
- Appendix Three Maryâs Wardrobe
- Appendix Four Mary and Brandon as the Central Characters of Romantic Literature
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
- Back Cover
