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I truly appreciate your interpretation of events in the court of Henry VIII. I take one exception , however, which I ask you to consider. Did women in Tudor England really exert so much power over the actions of kings as to manipulate Henry into doing something he was not hell bent and determined to do anyway? Anne Boleyn was no power broker. She was a tool. She was manipulated by her power seeking extended family into this amorous relationship with the king. It was they, not her who benefited. Could she have declined his affections? Really? Imagine her panic when she could not produce the sought after son. Women do not determine the gender of offspring as we all know. My heart goes out to Anne Boleyn. Henry was a monster!!
David has a great voice for these types of programs. It feels like he's reading from a fairytale storybook, and his soft, gentle tone allows the viewers to get lost in the life journeys of the figures he discusses. That being said, it's also extremely easy to see whose side he's on, in the situation with Anne Boleyn. Obviously, none of us can read his mind. His choice of words, however, seems to indicate that he views Henry as an innocent, p***y-whipped victim, and that he believes that the king would've remained the kinder, more compassionate and generous man he'd been in his youth, if he'd never met the scheming, vindictive man-eater. (11/6/2022)
Surely "taking your Brother's wife' would not apply if that brother had died, and you married his Widow?
Is there a future for England and the English? (YouTube.)
If I had to use one word to describe Dr Starkey's talks on British & European history, it would have to be 'CAPTIVATING'! My attention is held for hours!
I really like this series, and there are a lot of people in it I sort of recognise. 'Ooh look, it's doo-dah. You know, from thingy'.
Love your stuff Davidxxxxxxx
A great man , the real thing .
This was fascinating. Seeing the source documents was superb. Fine work.
Eustace Chapuys the Tudor Marites.
Mr. Starkey,
Firstly, I just wanted to thank you for putting this TOP QUALITY, stellar series on this channel for us to view for FREE! ✨🤍
I am an Angliphile, through and through. I simply cannot get enough to listen to, watch or read about the English Throne and all those who've surrounded it since The Conquerer took the throne after Hastings in 1066.
Like yours, my favorite dynasty has always been The Tudors. I love each King and Queen who've sat on the English Throne, though. But Henry and his captivating stories and his wives and the loss of two of their heads, yes,I'm quite obsessed.
I am an American, hailing from the Southern United States, and my being essentially a peasant, lol, probably guarantees that I will never get to travel to the likes of Hampton Palace or any of the beautiful Tudor castles in Britain, but thanks to your amazing series and talks and lectures, I can use my imagination and travel there in my dreams. Thank you so much, sir! You're a delight! ❤️
Why are you showing the sword?
She never saw it
Who is the actor 00:19:42? I'm sure he's in something else
Can't help but wonder how different history might have been had Henry VIII known that the chromosome determining the sex of a child comes from the father, not the mother.
Another part? Brilliant, thoroughly enjoying the series.
One of our greatest living historians, bringing to life history like no other.
I only wish it was Sir David Starkey how wonderful that would be, truly fitting. Enjoying these videos so very much.
Blaming Anne Boleyn for Henry's behavior is a bit much. Claiming concern for her virtue as an excuse to refuse him was one thing. Refusing an offer of honorable marriage would have been an obvious insult and probably a death sentence for her and her whole family. He was already married, so she had good reason to never dream he could/would offer marriage to her. If Elizabeth had been a boy, Anne would have lived.
Dr. David starkey, thank you beyond words I adore everything you do. You are the master teacher. Thank you sir.🙂
I find Anne manipulative. It has become trendy to believe she was this saint. I disagree.
Where's part 4?