• Published by Lucent Books

This series presents the lives of the world's most influential men and women. The series focuses on individuals from all areas of endeavor -- politics, music, art, literature, philosophy, science, sports and religion. With an abundance of quotes from histories, biographies, and autobiographies, the books enliven and document the contributions of prominent people as well as place each individual in a historical context. These useful books will be ideal research tools for all readers.

"A fascinating read, this book chronicles the life of the infamous Henry VIII from infancy through his death. Not only does it detail the many intriguing facets of his life, providing glimpses into his great contributions he made to English history and progress. The informative inserts, pictures and graphics provide additional information that leaves the reader much better informed about this extraordinary historical figure."