Historian Henry Steele Commager (1902-1998) was one of the leading American intellectuals of the mid-twentieth century. Author or editor of more than forty books, he taught for decades at New York University, Columbia University, and Amherst College and w

Antonia Fraser's bestselling biography of Henry VIII's six wives; a subject of enduring fascination. The six wives of Henry VIII - Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr - have become defined in a popular sense not so much by their lives as by the way these lives ended. But, as Antonia Fraser conclusively proves, they were rich and feisty characters. They may have been victims of Henry's obsession with a male heir, but they were not willing victims. On the contrary, they displayed considerable strength and intelligence at a time when their sex supposedly possessed little of either.

The Tudor dynasty presided over one of the most dynamic periods in English history, an era that witnessed courtly conspiracies and public executions, religious reformation and exploration. Its fearsome monarchs transformed England from a minor medieval kingdom into a major player on the world stage. The Tudors reveals the complex personalities behind this powerful family, and the passions and jealousies that spurred them on. From the penny-pinching Henry VII to his profligate, wife-hungry son Henry VIII, and from the religious persecutions of Mary I to the 'golden age' of her sister Elizabeth I, this is a gripping, entertaining romp through a fascinating age.

This work explores the story of Henry Calverly, a famous hero of fiction in the 1920s. However, Henry wasn't a traditional hero according to that time as he had many weaknesses like arrogance, selfishness, and several vulnerabilities. The writer beautifully follows the events in the life of Henry as he turns twenty and grows into a gentleman.

Comprising a complete alphabetical list of all business firms and private citizens, a classified business directory, and a miscellaneous directory of city and county officers, churches, public and private schools, benevolent, literary and other associations, banks, insurance co's, &c., and a variety of other useful information, also, a complete post office directory of Indiana.

Delve into the past and explore the life and reign of Henry VIII in this fascinating biography for children. Learn about one of the most famous monarchs in British history in this biography for kids aged 5-11 exploring Henry VIII's life. Bright, playful illustrations and simple, age-appropriate text makes this book the perfect introduction to the infamous Tudor king. Henry VIII covers all the key moments in the fascinating man's life, from his struggles to father a son and the fates of his six wives, to the formation of the Church of England and wars with France and Scotland. This children’s book on Henry VIII offers: - New information about Henry’s life on every page, from his route to a divorce and the fates of his six wives to his military victories and his love of parties. - The third installment, after Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, in the best-selling History’s Greatest Leaders series. - Educational information about the British monarchy for young historians. This biography for children brought to you by the publisher of Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration and King Charles III will supplement your child's learning and curiosity as it reveals the secrets of a larger-than-life king from long ago. More in the series At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? If you enjoyed learning about one of Britain’s most well-known kings, then why not try other books in the History’s Greatest Leaders series, Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration and King Charles III?