The Privy Purse Expenses of King Henry VIII from November MDXXIX, to December…
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"The Privy Purse Expenses of King Henry VIII from November MDXXIX, to December…" is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This volume presents detailed records of the personal expenses of King Henry VIII over a three-year period, highlighting the customs, manners, and financial habits of the Tudor court. It sheds light on significant figures of the time, including Anne Boleyn and the King's numerous expenditures on personal indulgences,
courtly amusements, and various lavish items. At the start of this account, the reader is introduced to Henry VIII's expenditures from late 1529 to 1532, including payments for daily expenses, household salaries, clothing of the royal staff, and notable events such as royal progresses. The opening portion outlines his activities and movements during this period, revealing a monarch immersed in gambling, hunting, and other lavish pursuits, with a notable emphasis on his courtship of Anne Boleyn. Additionally, the entries detail interactions with various nobles and commoners who contributed to the lavish lifestyle of the court, suggesting a detailed portrayal of the culture and society of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Nicolas, Nicholas Harris, Sir, 1799-1848 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Privy Purse Expenses of King Henry VIII from November MDXXIX, to December MDXXXII |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Greg Lindahl, Suzanne Lybarger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547 |
| Subject | Prices -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Royal households -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46009 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46009-3 |
| Release Date | Jun 17, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 980 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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