--- product_id: 15160948 title: "The Wives of Henry VIII" brand: "antonia fraser" price: "€ 67.61" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/15160948-the-wives-of-henry-viii store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # The Wives of Henry VIII **Brand:** antonia fraser **Price:** € 67.61 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Wives of Henry VIII by antonia fraser - **How much does it cost?** € 67.61 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/15160948-the-wives-of-henry-viii) ## Best For - antonia fraser enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted antonia fraser brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Wives of Henry VIII - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Xaq28pLdL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Fraser or Weir? *by T***Y on Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2015* For me, it’s Fraser. When I read these two books side by side, Fraser’s came across as more objective compared to Weir’s more opinionated text. Weir tended to use verbs and descriptors with strong emotional or evaluative connotations, such as “violently raged,” “furious,” and “cunningly misrepresented,” which make for great reading in a novel, but color historical accounts with the author’s own interpretations. If Weir were a professional historian with the training to critically evaluate her sources, I would welcome her conclusions, but she is not, and according to one history professor specializing in the Tudor period, this “gets her into trouble.” He left her book off his recommended reading list, but included Fraser’s with the comment that it was “authoritative.” This speaks volumes to me. I have to say, too, that Fraser’s suppositions tended to be more convincing than Weir’s.All this is not to say that Weir’s book isn’t worth reading. On the contrary, she brings each woman to life and includes as many details as she can get her hands on. In terms of reading enjoyment, it was wonderful and I actually enjoyed it more than Fraser’s. But I want a non-fiction book to be accurate, and on that count, I’m not confident about her conclusions, especially when they differ from academic opinion.Getting back to Antonia Fraser, I do trust her presentation. She provides readers with a thorough study of each wife, portraying them as real, complex people rather than stereotypes or “tarot cards.” There is a certain degree of sympathy for these women that tugs at Fraser’s objectivity. As she herself says, they all had to put up with Henry! She does not judge her subjects, but still sees their flaws, such as Anne Boleyn’s tempestuous and jealous nature and Katherine Howard’s tragic naivete. Along the way, she considers various interpretations of events and discusses their merits and possibilities, making for thought-provoking reading.In the end, both books are well worth reading. But asked to choose between them, I’d pick Fraser’s. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars The 6 wives of Henry VIII *by S***L on Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024* I really enjoyed this book, Fraser absolutely knows her history. I have always been interested in the royals, King Henry VIII in particular. I felt like this book filled in a lot of missing information from what I already knew about the subjects. It’s a very detailed book, not a particularly easy read, but definitely worth reading for all of the intriguing, fascinating information about the lives of these people in this point in history. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Antonia Fraser is Simply an Incredible Author and Historian *by S***K on Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2020* After having read and thoroughly enjoyed Antonia Fraser's "Mary Queen of Scots," I decided to purchase and read her book "The Wives of Henry VIII." I was not disappointed. While I was aware of some of the "basic" information concerning Henry's six wives, I was completely naive as to the connections some had with one another. Nor was I knowledgeable of each wife's life history. Fraser's meticulous attention to detail and her ability to weave detailed facts into an easy-reading style of writing made this a wonderful book to read. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/15160948-the-wives-of-henry-viii](https://www.desertcart.be/products/15160948-the-wives-of-henry-viii) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*