The Tudors

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A fascinating new look at the artistic legacy of the Tudors, revealing the dynasty{u2019}s influence on the arts in Rena... (more)

A fascinating new look at the artistic legacy of the Tudors, revealing the dynasty{u2019}s influence on the arts in Renaissance England and beyond Ruling successively from 1485 through 1603, the five Tudor monarchs changed England indelibly, using the visual arts to both legitimize and glorify their tumultuous rule{u2014}from Henry VII{u2019}s bloody rise to power, through Henry VIII{u2019}s breach with the Roman Catholic Church, to the reign of the g2svirgin queeng3s Elizabeth I. With incisive scholarship and sumptuous new photography, the book explores the politics and personalities of the Tudors, and how they used art in their diplomacy at home and abroad. Tudor courts were truly cosmopolitan, attracting artists and artisans from across Europe, including Hans Holbein the Younger (1497/8{u2013}1543), Jean Clouet (ca. 1485{u2013}1540), and Benedetto da Rovezzano (1474{u2013}1552). At the same time, the Tudors nurtured local talent such as Isaac Oliver (ca. 1565{u2013}1617) and Nicholas Hilliard (ca. 1547{u2013}1619) and gave rise to a distinctly English aesthetic that now defines the visual legacy of the dynasty. This book reveals the true history behind a family that has long captured the public imagination, bringing to life the extravagant and politically precarious world of the Tudors through the exquisite paintings, lush textiles, gleaming metalwork, and countless luxury objects that adorned their spectacular courts. (less)

Meyer's fresh storytelling ability breathes new life into the history of the Tudor family and Tudor England's precarious... (more)

Meyer's fresh storytelling ability breathes new life into the history of the Tudor family and Tudor England's precarious place in world politics, the critical role religion played in government, and the blossoming of English theater and literature. (less)

Meyer's fresh storytelling ability breathes new life into the history of the Tudor family and Tudor England's precarious... (more)

Meyer's fresh storytelling ability breathes new life into the history of the Tudor family and Tudor England's precarious place in world politics, the critical role religion played in government, and the blossoming of English theater and literature. (less)

King Henry VIII: young, sexy and the most powerful man in the world. The throne and the entire world became his at age 1... (more)

King Henry VIII: young, sexy and the most powerful man in the world. The throne and the entire world became his at age 19. This television series reveals the early years of the passionate, vibrant and scandalous man who forever changed the course of history. (less)

After failing to have his marriage to Katherine annulled, Henry appoints himself the head of the Church of England. Anne... (more)

After failing to have his marriage to Katherine annulled, Henry appoints himself the head of the Church of England. Anne Boleyn insists that Henry remove the Queen from the picture. A royal visit to France finally prompts Anne to consummate her relationship with Henry. After failed attempts to have his marriage annulled, Henry's patience finally wears out and he marries Anne in secret. The king and new queen are disappointed that their first child is a girl, whom they christen Elizabeth. (less)

Henry, now forty-five, marries Jane Seymour. Jane helps to reconcile Mary with her father, but only after Mary signs a p... (more)

Henry, now forty-five, marries Jane Seymour. Jane helps to reconcile Mary with her father, but only after Mary signs a paper admitting that she is illegitimate. Jane gives birth to a son, but dies shortly thereafter. Devastated by Jane's death, Henry locks himself away, drawing fantasy palaces, with caustic court jester Will Sommers as his sole companion, and much more. (less)

This videodisc presents the rarely dramatized, tumultuous early years of King Henry VIII's nearly 40 year, omnipotent re... (more)

This videodisc presents the rarely dramatized, tumultuous early years of King Henry VIII's nearly 40 year, omnipotent reign (1509-1547). In addition to his famous female consorts and 20+ year marriage to Catherine of Aragon and to the infamous dalliance with Anne Boleyn, the series delves in to Henry's most notable political relationship and the deconstruction of the Roman Catholic Church in England. (less)