Medical Downfall of the Tudors
Sex, Reproduction & Succession
Sylvia Barbara Soberton
A fascinating and revealing exploration of the medical struggles and gynaecological history of the Tudor dynasty. Delving into their medical records and overlooked pictorial evidence, this book uncovers surprising insights, including a possible venereal disease or urinary tract infection for Henry VIII and Mary Tudor's tragic phantom pregnancies. Discover the truth behind other Tudor mysteries, such as the coronation postponement of Jane Seymour and whether Katharine of Aragon died in the arms of her lady-in-waiting.
Publish Date
2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
2020-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.89
ISBN
9798673062906
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2020-12-12T16:25:40.000Z
MEDICAL DOWNFALL OF THE TUDORS
The Tudor dynasty died out because there was no heir of Elizabeth I’s body to succeed her. Henry VIII, despite his six marriages, had produced no legitimate son who would live into old age. @SylviaBSo looks at the medical downfall of the Tudors. – source