Heirs of ambition : the making of the Boleyns
Martin, Claire2023
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Anne Boleyn - the aristocratic daughter of earls and dukes; the polished, intelligent courtesan and the spurned wife, persecuted by enemies and condemned by her husband. Her maternal lineage, extensive education and courtly charm are undisputed, but behind her name lay a not-so-secret truth. Her great-grandfather, Geoffrey Boleyn, was a London merchant, whose successful career had made the family rich. However, his ancestors were little more than Norfolk farmers and cloth workers. With at least seven generations between the plough and the palace, Anne left this heritage far behind but it was never forgotten. This is the story of the Boleyn family, who did just that, and the age which made it possible.
Main title:
Heirs of ambition : the making of the Boleyns / Claire Martin.
Author:
Martin, Claire, author
Imprint:
Cheltenham : The History Press, 2023.
Collation:
256 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9780750999984 (hbk. :)
Language:
English
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BRN:
2646984
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