Who was Anne Boleyn...really? In this fast, source-based overview I cover her debated birth year, French education, rise to queenship, real influence on religion and politics, the 1536 downfall, and the biggest myths to bin (no, not a sixth finger). Perfect for newcomers and Tudor die-hards.

What you’ll learn
    • How Mechelen & France shaped her polish and politics
    • What Anne actually did as queen: patronage, reform, image
    • The 1536 crisis: miscarriage, factions, the trial of the five men
    • Myths vs reality: portraits, “witchcraft,” birth year
    • Legacy, places to visit, and what we still don’t know     • My take on Anne Boleyn's fall   Further reading (starter list)
    • Eric Ives, The Life and Death of Anne Boleyn
    • Claire Ridgway, The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdow ...