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Susan E. James presents a comprehensive biography of Catherine Parr, the final wife of Henry VIII. The book traces her early life, her marriage to Gerald FitzJames, and her ascent to the Tudor court as queen. It examines her role in the religious and political turbulence of the 1530s, her patronage of the arts, and her efforts to moderate religious conflict. Through careful scholarship, the biography highlights Parr’s intellectual achievements, her influence on the succession, and her contributions to the cultural life of the Tudor period, making clear why she remains a significant figure in English history.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Susan E. James
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