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Anne Boleyn | Secret Lives of the Six Wives

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

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Courtship and Complexity: The Anne Boleyn Dilemma

This chapter examines the intricate relationship dynamics between Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn amid Henry VIII's affections. It highlights the strategic courtship tactics employed by Anne while addressing the societal pressures of motherhood and security in the 1530s. Additionally, it touches on Anne's role in religious reform and how her identity was expressed through her fashion choices and jewelry.

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