Henry: Model of a Tyrant

by David Starkey

As a young prince, Henry distinguished himself as an accomplished author, poet and musician. A true man of the Renaissance, his shift in character to an all-powerful tyrant is one of the most vivid and significant aspects of British history. David Starkey's biography charts Henry VIII's remarkable story.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

400 pages, Hardcover

First published October 11, 2012

About the author

David Robert Starkey, CBE, FSA is a British historian, a television and radio presenter, and a specialist in the Tudor period.