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In this episode author Hilary Mantel enlightens us on what it takes to have influence at the Tudor Court and what to do in order to survive King Henry VIII. In this series of talks by renowned Tudor historians, we closely examine the monarch and man himself. These talks were recorded live in collaboration with History Today to mark the 500th anniversary of the coronation of Henry VIII.

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Jun 10, 2020

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