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Best Anne Boleyn Books and Resources
The Life and Death of Anne Boleyn: The Most HappyThe Life and Death of Anne Boleyn: The Most Happy by Eric Ives
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THE Definitive Biography of Anne Boleyn - This was the biography that led to me creating The Anne Boleyn Files website because I wanted to spread the truth about this much maligned Queen of England.
The Rise and Fall of Anne Boleyn: Family Politics at the Court of Henry VIII (Canto)The Rise and Fall of Anne Boleyn: Family Politics at the Court of Henry VIII (Canto) by Retha M. Warnicke
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An excellent biography of Anne Boleyn to use alonside the Eric Ives and Joanna Denny biographies to get a real picture of this iconic queen.
Anne Boleyn: A New Life of England's Tragic QueenAnne Boleyn: A New Life of England's Tragic Queen by Joanna Denny
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An incredibly readable and compelling account of Anne Boleyn. I also love the picture Denny builds of Thomas Boleyn, as a religious man who wanted to protect his daughter rather than use her.
Love Letters of Henry VIII to Anne BoleynLove Letters of Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn by Henry VIII
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These are translations of the real love letters that Henry wrote to Anne Boleyn as he pursued her. They give an amazing picture of the passion and love that Henry felt for Anne.
Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's ObsessionAnne Boleyn, Henry VIII's Obsession by Elizabeth Norton
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A great starting point for those interested in Anne Boleyn, but not quite as "meaty" as Eric Ives' biography.
Henry VIII: Mind of a Tyrant [DVD] [2009]Henry VIII: Mind of a Tyrant [DVD] [2009]
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This series builds a real picture of this man who turned from a virtuous prince to a tyrant. One episode is devoted entirely to Henry's relationship with Anne Boleyn - brilliant!
The Other Boleyn GirlThe Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
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A real page-turning story inspired by history. This novel explores the story of the two Boleyn sisters, Mary and Anne. It is not historically accurate but is a great read.
Murder Most RoyalMurder Most Royal by Jean Plaidy
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A fictional account of Anne Boleyn told in such a way that it really brings this intelligent and feisty woman to life. Fictional but fantastic.
Six Wives: The Queens of Henry VIIISix Wives: The Queens of Henry VIII by David Starkey
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Brilliant accounts of all six wives of Henry VIII based on real historical evidence.
The Tudors: Complete Series 1 And 2 [DVD] [2007]The Tudors: Complete Series 1 And 2 [DVD] [2007]
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Not historically accurate but what an amazing portrayal of Henry VIII and his relationships with Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn. It is entertaining, compelling and Natalie Dormer is excellent.