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154 Henry VIth - A Weak King

The History of England

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Henry VI and the Skyes the Limit

Tudor Historians waxed lyrical about his mildness and love of peace. Henry VII had him canonised by the Pope, made sure reports of miracles appeared. The Tudor historian Edward Hall in his book of 1548 took issue with the Yorkist line. But it's all well being impressed with the prince's piety, but the job of princes is to rule.

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