Henry VIII and the Men Who Made Him

An arching overview of Henry’s reign with small surprises on virtually every page. Why wait for the final installment of Wolf Hall, when the real tale is every bit as compelling? We meet a Henry who for once is a wholly convincing man - neither a monster, nor the monolith of the Holbein portrait [Borman] unpacks so deftly. - Sarah Gristwood

Henry VIII and The Men Who Made Him is a meticulously researched and compellingly presented narrative, which presents the infamous Tudor King in a whole new light from the eyes of the men who knew him: family, friends, servants and enemies. It’s a refreshingly brilliant approach to a well known story, which is beautifully and engagingly written. - Nicola Tallis, author of Crown of Blood

In this stunning book, Tracy Borman proves yet again that she is at the top of her field. It’s an outstanding work of historical artistry, a brilliantly woven and pacy story of the men who surrounded, influenced and sometimes plagued Henry VIII. Borman is in complete command of the vast source material, and affords us a new perspective on a king who has dominated the national consciousness for centuries - no mean achievement. Masterful, and hugely impressive, this is one Tudor book you must not miss! - Alison Weir

A fresh and interesting approach to Henry VIII’s story, revealing a new side to the famous king’s character through the lives of the men who surrounded him. - Elizabeth Norton, author of The Lives of Tudor Women

This is a superbly told and impeccably researched account of Henry VIII’s reign and the men who surrounded him. At the centre of Borman’s narrative is the majestic horror created, and inflicted, by Henry’s charisma. - Gareth Russell, author of Young and Damned and Fair: The Life of Catherine Howard

Praise for The Private Lives of the Tudors

Borman approaches her topic with huge enthusiasm and a keen eye for entertaining…this is a very human story of a remarkable family, full of vignettes that sit long in the mind. - The Sunday Times

Tracy Borman’s eye for detail is impressive; the book is packed with fascinating courtly minutiae…this is a wonderful book. - The Times

Tracy Borman OBE

Tracy Borman OBE is Chief Historian at Historic Royal Palaces and Chief Executive of the Heritage Education Trust. She studied and taught history at the University of Hull.

Tracy is the author of a number of highly acclaimed books including:

• Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I
• Crown & Sceptre
• Henry VIII and the Men Who Made Him
• The Private Lives of the Tudors
• Thomas Cromwell
• Matilda
• Elizabeth’s Women
• Witches

Tracy is also a regular broadcaster and public speaker, giving talks on her books across the UK and abroad.