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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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The Tumultuous Union of Anne and Henry

This chapter explores the complex and chaotic marriage between Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII, detailing the secret wedding and the ensuing public and personal challenges, particularly concerning the former queen, Catherine of Aragon. It highlights the pressures Anne faced in a society still loyal to Catherine, her hopes for a son, and the tensions in her marriage resulting from both her assertive nature and Henry's expectations.

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