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helenephoebe's review against another edition
4.0
Review - I really liked this book, and there are some really handy visitor tips and recommendations of where to go for food or hotels nearby. I know this book is about the places related to the queens of Henry VIII, but I would have liked some additional historical background, for example on Thomas Seymour and Katherine Parr at Sudeley Castle, although I suppose people who would buy a Tudor guidebook would likely have the historical background. Nevertheless, it would have been interesting to see the author's takes on some events. A very illuminating book, raising several places I wouldn't have thought of before.
General Subject/s? - Tudors / Travel / Architecture / Buildings / History
Recommend? – Yes
Rating - 18/20
General Subject/s? - Tudors / Travel / Architecture / Buildings / History
Recommend? – Yes
Rating - 18/20
sarahbryson's review against another edition
Sarah Morris and Natalie Grueninger are the authors behind the fascinating book “In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn”, which explores the places and locations that Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII visited during her life. Following on from this book Morris and Grueninger have written a new book which presents the various locations that each of Henry VIII’s six wives visited or lived at during their lives.
I was eager to read this book as I thoroughly enjoyed Morris and Grueninger’s first book and I can say with confidence that not only did this book live up to expectations I feel it surpassed their first.
Moving in sequence Morris and Grueninger explore the locations, sites, palaces, manors etc. that each of Henry VIII’s wives would have known throughout their lives starting with Henry VIII’s first wife, Katherine of Aragon. The authors then examine each of Henry VIII’s subsequent wives, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr, detailing each woman’s life and their involvement with the locations listed.
The authors provide an abundant amount of information about each location and this allows the reader to gain a wonderful insight into what the houses, places, manors etc. would have looked like during the time that each of Henry VIII’s wives visited or lived. In addition Morris and Grueninger detail where each woman would have slept, eaten, spent their past times as well as important events that took place at each location. The authors also explain why each woman visited or lived at the various locations and approximately how long she stayed or how many visits she made. They then move on to talk about what the location looks like in modern times, if it survives, or what part of the building still stands. At the end of each location the authors provide a fantastic addition called ‘Visitors Information’ which outlines addresses, contact details, visitor information and any other little bits and pieces visitors may need to know. This is a wonderful addition as it gives the reader valuable information if they wish to visit the site.
The multitude of high quality photos, paintings, manor layouts and images of the different places that are described and detailed within the book are simply fascinating. They are a fantastic edition as they allow the reader to not only read about each location but to also look at a picture or painting and gain an idea of what it looks like in today’s times or even better what it would have looked like during the Tudor age. The images are very captivating and I have to say I spent a great deal of time studying each image and imagining each of Henry VIII’s wives walking through the gardens or halls of each location.
“In the Footsteps of the Six Wives of Henry VIII” is a wonderful overview of the lives of six incredible women who are forever etched into the pages of history. It is obvious that this book is extremely well researched and because of this the reader is able to gain a greater understanding and knowledge of Tudor England and make a personal connection with each wife through the locations listed.
Sarah Morris and Natalie Grueninger’s second collaboration is utterly brilliant. I recommended their first book “In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn” and I would also highly recommend this book. Written with an eye for detail this is the perfect guide for visitors wishing to learn more about the locations and places associated with the wives of Henry VIII.
I was eager to read this book as I thoroughly enjoyed Morris and Grueninger’s first book and I can say with confidence that not only did this book live up to expectations I feel it surpassed their first.
Moving in sequence Morris and Grueninger explore the locations, sites, palaces, manors etc. that each of Henry VIII’s wives would have known throughout their lives starting with Henry VIII’s first wife, Katherine of Aragon. The authors then examine each of Henry VIII’s subsequent wives, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr, detailing each woman’s life and their involvement with the locations listed.
The authors provide an abundant amount of information about each location and this allows the reader to gain a wonderful insight into what the houses, places, manors etc. would have looked like during the time that each of Henry VIII’s wives visited or lived. In addition Morris and Grueninger detail where each woman would have slept, eaten, spent their past times as well as important events that took place at each location. The authors also explain why each woman visited or lived at the various locations and approximately how long she stayed or how many visits she made. They then move on to talk about what the location looks like in modern times, if it survives, or what part of the building still stands. At the end of each location the authors provide a fantastic addition called ‘Visitors Information’ which outlines addresses, contact details, visitor information and any other little bits and pieces visitors may need to know. This is a wonderful addition as it gives the reader valuable information if they wish to visit the site.
The multitude of high quality photos, paintings, manor layouts and images of the different places that are described and detailed within the book are simply fascinating. They are a fantastic edition as they allow the reader to not only read about each location but to also look at a picture or painting and gain an idea of what it looks like in today’s times or even better what it would have looked like during the Tudor age. The images are very captivating and I have to say I spent a great deal of time studying each image and imagining each of Henry VIII’s wives walking through the gardens or halls of each location.
“In the Footsteps of the Six Wives of Henry VIII” is a wonderful overview of the lives of six incredible women who are forever etched into the pages of history. It is obvious that this book is extremely well researched and because of this the reader is able to gain a greater understanding and knowledge of Tudor England and make a personal connection with each wife through the locations listed.
Sarah Morris and Natalie Grueninger’s second collaboration is utterly brilliant. I recommended their first book “In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn” and I would also highly recommend this book. Written with an eye for detail this is the perfect guide for visitors wishing to learn more about the locations and places associated with the wives of Henry VIII.
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