The Life and Times of Henry VIII is a biographical work concerning the life of the most infamous, yet well respected King of England. The third child of King Henry VII was not expected to become king, but Henry VIII was known for his wisdom and strength from a very young age. Sir Thomas More compared the young King to the king of beasts, "If a lion knew his strength, it were hard for any man to hold him." Lacey never loses sight of the great king's majestic character in this biography that depicts Henry VIII 's role as the "lion" that stood in the center of changing England during the early 16th century. The Life and Times of Henry VIII explores Henry VIII 's pursuit for the throne, his historically infamo

While the author notes the vigorous and lavish lifestyle led by Henry VIII, the king's life is downplayed to chronological historical information. While a many of his subjects became scornful toward the king's often cruel and bullish tactics in enforcing his political intentions upon the religious right of the people, very few were so bold as to challenge him. King Henry VIII had truly instilled loyalty and devotion into the hearts of his subjects; by bringing the English monarchy to the pinnacle of its arbitrary power.

Lacey's illustration of King Henry VIII contradicts my own opinion of England's great "lion" on numerous accounts. Though Lacey is obscure in revealing a true relevance to the leadership abilities of Henry VIII, it is undeniable that the historian looked highly upon the king. Henry VIII was forceful and assertive, yet he wasn't the "great" king Lacey portrays him to be. Henry VIII may have been king, but to make himself head of the church and state shows only that he took advantage of his position. I agree with Lacey that the Catholic Church had too much control over the lives of England's people and Henry VIII did have a right to prompt the monarchy higher. However, Henry VIII was a relentless and apathetic king to his subjects. The immoral life Henry VIII led caused the king to make, yet never admit multiple inappropriate mistakes. Comprehending right from wrong was not anything Henry VIII often thought about; as a child Henry VIII was told that he was perfect and therefore could do what he pleased. Henry VIII felt his

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