Sir Harris Nicolas printed this household account of Henry VIII’s private spending between 1529 and 1532, the years when Henry was pursuing his divorce and Anne Boleyn was rising to her crown. Entries record gambling losses at cards and archery, gifts, rewards to messengers and musicians, clothes and jewels, with copious notes identifying the people and places named.
A fascinating primary source for Tudor court life and the king’s personality. Download the free EPUB.