Skip to content
Home » Tudor Books

Tudor Books

Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell in Wolf Hall

The Thomas Cromwell of Wolf Hall: Fiction vs. Reality

Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall trilogy transformed Thomas Cromwell into a literary sensation, offering a complex, humanized portrayal of a man often vilified by history. In Mantel’s hands, Cromwell emerges as a pragmatic survivor, a loving family man, and a brilliant political operator. But how does this fictionalized version compare to the historical Cromwell? Let’s delve into the contrasts and overlaps between the Cromwell of Wolf Hall and the man who served Henry VIII.

Young and Damned and Fair

Catherine Howard Books

Here are four non-fiction books on Catherine Howard, Henry VIII’s fifth wife, that provide insight into her brief yet dramatic time as queen, as well as the events leading to her downfall:

Anna, Duchess of Cleves book

Anne of Cleves Books

Want to know even more about Anne of Cleves? Here are some recommended non-fiction books on Anne of Cleves, Henry VIII’s fourth wife:

Jane Seymour by Elizabeth Norton

Jane Seymour Books

Looking for find out more about Jane Seymour?

Here are some excellent non-fiction books about Jane Seymour, Henry VIII’s third wife, that provide detailed insight into her life, her marriage, and her legacy:

The Life and Death of Anne Boleyn by Eric Ives

Anne Boleyn Books

Want to know more about Queen Anne Boleyn?

Here are some highly recommended non-fiction books on Anne Boleyn that provide in-depth and varied perspectives on her life, legacy, and the Tudor period:

Catherine of Aragon by Giles Tremlett

Catherine of Aragon Books

If you’re interested in learning more about Catherine of Aragon through non-fiction, here are some highly recommended books that provide in-depth insights into her life and legacy:

Portraits of Henry VIII's six wives

The Six Wives of Henry VIII: The Real Stories Behind the Marriages That Changed History

Henry VIII, one of England’s most notorious monarchs, is often remembered for his six wives, each with their own unique and dramatic stories. These six women were central to some of the most important political, religious, and social shifts in English history.

But what do people really want to know about Henry VIII’s wives?

Let’s dive into the most searched-for facts about Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr.