Bloody Mary

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 560 pages
• Published by: St. Martin's Griffin September 1998
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0312187068
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0312187064
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.6 inches
• Weighs: 1.4 pounds

Product Review
"A book of considerable literary distinction. The result of [Erickson's research] commands belief as well as respect." --John Kenyon, The Washington Post Book World

"Carolly Erickson has written a historical biography of rare distinction, impressive both as a portrait of the less celebrated of Henry VIII's daughters and in its depiction of the turbulent age in which she lived." --Peter Stansky, Stanford University

"Carolly Erickson has re-created it all so vividlyA dazzling achievement. She has fleshed out the indistinct shade of Mary Tudor so that we perceive her as a living, breathing human being." --Jessica Mitford
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Product Review
"A book of considerable literary distinction. The result of [Erickson's research] commands belief as well as respect." --John Kenyon, The Washington Post Book World"Carolly Erickson has written a historical biography of rare distinction, impressive both as a portrait of the less celebrated of Henry VIII's daughters and in its depiction of the turbulent age in which she lived." --Peter Stansky, Stanford University"Carolly Erickson has re-created it all so vividlyA dazzling achievement. She has fleshed out the indistinct shade of Mary Tudor so that we perceive her as a living, breathing human being." --Jessica Mitford

Reader Reviews
Carolly Erickson goes beyond the stereotype and searches for Mary Tudor's real character in Bloody Mary. An in-depth view of the beliefs of Mary's educators gives the reader a fascinating glimpse of Mary's motives and the ideas that shaped her life. Mary emerges as a strong woman, challanged by society's strictures and the demands she placed upon herself. Erickson tends to gloss over Mary's role in the many executions that took place during her reign, but this book is an excellent read for anyone interested in Mary's life.