One of the ironies of history is that we like the big spenders, the people who build palaces and castles, start wars and generally make life difficult for their subjects. Henry VIII is the' poster boy of poster boys' of this kind of thing. read more
Henry VIII is the' poster boy of poster boys' of this kind of thing. He came to the throne in 1509 at the age of 18, following his fiscally prudent, tax-reforming, father Henry VII (who no-one remembers). read more
Henry's main aim was to make sure that the Tudors would keep on ruling England after he died. Henry believed that only a boy could inherit his kingdom. But his son Edward ruled only for six years. read more
King Henry VIII, the second monarch of House Tudor, was a notable king of England, famous for having six wives and for breaking the Church of England from Catholicism; he is the central character of The Tudors and appears in all episodes. read more