The Ghost of Henry VIII

Formidable in appearance, memory, mind, and fearsome of temper, he attracted genuine devotion and knew how to charm people. Monstrously egotistical and surrounded by adoration, he neverthele... Read allFormidable in appearance, memory, mind, and fearsome of temper, he attracted genuine devotion and knew how to charm people. Monstrously egotistical and surrounded by adoration, he nevertheless kept a reasonable grasp on the possible; forever taking false steps in politics, he eme... Read allFormidable in appearance, memory, mind, and fearsome of temper, he attracted genuine devotion and knew how to charm people. Monstrously egotistical and surrounded by adoration, he nevertheless kept a reasonable grasp on the possible; forever taking false steps in politics, he emerged essentially unbeaten and superficially victorious in nearly everything he attempted t... Read all