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Anne of Cleves 1 Tudor Week

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Anne of Cleves: Upbringing and Political Alliances

This chapter explores Anne of Cleves' upbringing in a close-knit and progressive renaissance court. It delves into the power dynamics and political alliances surrounding her potential marriage to Henry VIII, highlighting the importance of forming strategic alliances for England. The chapter also discusses the surprising presence of strong women in Anne's life and the discomfort with which these women were treated as objects to be traded among the nobility.

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