101 Amazing Facts about the Tudors

by Jack Goldstein

Do you know the main difference between the diet of a Tudor nobleman and that of a peasant? What was it that changed Henry VIII from an active and pleasant young man into a vastly overweight tyrant? What did a gong farmer do? And what was the purpose of a whipping boy? All of these questions and more are answered in this excellent book containing over one hundred facts about the Tudors. Separated into sections covering each monarch of the era in detail as well as more general chapters with interesting, amusing and shocking facts, the book is perfect for anyone studying this fascinating period in English history as well as those with a general interest in the age.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Royalty

Kindle Edition

First published August 12, 2014

Reviews

[Lils · Rating 3 out of 5]

On page 24 it says that Elizabeth was Henry's first child. This is just a really hard mistake to make and makes me doubt the credibility of the entire book, which is a shame because it was really interesting

[Bunny · Rating 3 out of 5]

I needed something to read, and we all know I'd read a receipt if it were about The Tudors.

Did I learn anything new? Let's check the bookmarks.

Henry VIII had a 140cm waist, which is an XXXXL. Goddamn.

Henry executed an average five people every day, which adds up to 78,000 people. Jesus Christ.

Well, I learned something new, at least!

[Michell Karnes · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short book of facts about the Tudor monarchs.

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing new

I'v e read it all before. I was expecting something different. I wanted to learn something new, that didn't happen

[Kourtnie Joi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting