Henry: Virtuous Prince

Bestselling royal historian David Starkey’s captivating biography is a radical re-evaluation of Henry VIII, the British monarchy’s most enduring icon.

A Larger-than-Life Monarch

Larger than life in every sense, Henry VIII was Britain’s most absolute monarch – but he was not born to rule.

In this brilliantly readable history, David Starkey traces the journey of a promising young prince:

• A Renaissance man of exceptional musical and athletic talent
• Thrust into the limelight after the untimely death of his elder brother

Henry’s obsessive quest for fame rivaled that of any modern celebrity, while his yearning for a male heir drove him into dangerous and uncharted territory.

The Man Behind the Controversies

The culmination of a lifetime’s research, David Starkey’s biography offers an unforgettable portrait of:

• The man behind the controversies
• The prince turned tyrant who continues to tower over history

This is a compelling exploration of one of Britain’s most iconic and enigmatic rulers.