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The Anne Boleyn Collection - The Real Truth about the Tudors 1st Edition, Kindle Edition

by Claire Ridgway (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 926 ratings
"I've been a history buff all my life, both as a reader and as a writer. I thought I knew about Anne and her Boleyn family, Henry VIII and his court, but this book fills in so many blanks for me that I will read it more than once...This is a book for the legion of Tudor fiction readers, who want to know the stories behind the myths, the truth behind the legend...Absolutely fascinating read. " - Jeane Westin, Author of  His Last Letter

 

"The Anne Boleyn Collection" brings together the most popular articles from top Tudor website The Anne Boleyn Files. Articles which have provoked discussion and debate. Articles that people have found fascinating. 
Written in Claire's easy-going style, but with an emphasis on good history and sound research, these articles are perfect reading for Tudor history lovers everywhere. Discover the real truth about the Tudors


    • Should Anne Boleyn be pardoned and reburied as Queen?

    • Anne Boleyn and "The Other Boleyn Girl".

    • Did Anne Boleyn dig her own grave?

    • The Six Wives' stereotypes - are they right?

    • Did Anne Boleyn commit incest with her brother?
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    "I've been a history buff all my life, both as a reader and as a writer. I thought I knew about Anne and her Boleyn family, Henry VIII and his court, but this book fills in so many blanks for me that I will read it more than once...This is a book for the legion of Tudor fiction readers, who want to know the stories behind the myths, the truth behind the legend...Absolutely fascinating read. " - Jeane Westin, Author of His Last Letter

    From the Author

    The Anne Boleyn Collection is a collection of the most popular articles from The Anne Boleyn Files website (plus a few more) reworked and re-researched, using primary sources.

    My aim in writing about Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII and his six wives, and Tudor characters, is always to tell the truth and to debunk the myths and stereotypes that surround these fascinating historical characters. Myths and downright lies go out of the window, REAL history is what I write. Hope you enjoy it!

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    • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00797QXB2
    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MadeGlobal Publishing; 1st edition (November 15, 2013)
    • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 15, 2013
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
    • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
    • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
    • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
    • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • Print length ‏ : ‎ 262 pages
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    Claire Ridgway is the author of the best-selling books GEORGE BOLEYN: TUDOR POET, COURTIER AND DIPLOMAT (co-written with Clare Cherry), ON THIS DAY IN TUDOR HISTORY, THE FALL OF ANNE BOLEYN: A COUNTDOWN, THE ANNE BOLEYN COLLECTION, THE ANNE BOLEYN COLLECTION II and THE ANNE BOLEYN COLLECTION III, SWEATING SICKNESS IN A NUTSHELL and TUDOR PLACES OF GREAT BRITAIN. Claire also collaborated with artist Dmitry Yakhovsky on THE LIFE OF ANNE BOLEYN COLOURING BOOK. Claire was also involved in the English translation and editing of Edmond Bapst's 19th-century French biography of George Boleyn and Henry Howard, available as TWO GENTLEMAN POETS AT THE COURT OF HENRY VIII.

    Claire worked in education and freelance writing before creating The Anne Boleyn Files history website and becoming a full-time history researcher, blogger and author. The Anne Boleyn Files is known for its historical accuracy and Claire's mission to get to the truth behind Anne Boleyn's story. Her writing is easy-to-read and conversational, and readers often comment on how reading Claire's books is like having a coffee with her and chatting about history.

    Claire is also the founder of The Tudor Society.

    To find her on the web, please visit:

    www.theanneboleynfiles.com

    www.claireridgway.com

    www.tudorsociety.com

    Claire is also on Twitter (@anneboleynfiles), Facebook (theanneboleynfiles) and Instagram (anneboleynfiles).

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    Customers find the book well-researched and informative, with one noting it's a great compilation of intense study. Moreover, the content receives positive feedback, and customers consider it worth buying. However, the readability and authenticity receive mixed reviews - while some find it easy to read piecemeal, others say it's not well written, and while many appreciate the real truth about the Tudors, others find it repetitive. Additionally, the book's bias is criticized, with customers noting the author's obvious bias.

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    Customers find the book well-researched and informative, with one customer noting it is a scholarly tome that never loses its attention to detail.

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    Customers enjoy the content of the book, with one customer noting it is a wonderful collection of articles, while another mentions it covers a wide range of topics.

    "I really enjoyed The Anne Boleyn Collection...." Read more

    "...The author clearly states that it is a compilation of the top articles from her website; it is not meant to be read like a novel or biography...." Read more

    "...This book covers so much. The myths, legends, and theories can be read, sorted and pondered upon...." Read more

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    "...Her prose is easy to read, yet never loses the scholarly attention to detail that is necessary when examining historical figures...." Read more

    "...A very satisfying read. Money very well spent, and my mental faculties were very well stirred and stroked with incredible information...." Read more

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    I opened up the package and as soon as I opened up the cover of the book the first three pages were folded and it's probably a mistake with the binding but I still think that it looks horrible I will still read the book I just didn't appreciate getting a brand new book with the pages folded like that at the bottom and in a way where I can't straighten them out
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    • Kat
      5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read!
      Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2012
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      Claire Ridgway, the fairy godmother of Anne Boleyn websites, has published a well-researched and informative look into the world of Anne Boleyn, a figure that continues to inspire discussion and debate five hundred or so years after her death.

      New and old fans alike will find something to read about in here. First off, I would highly recommend this book to anybody who had read about Anne in historical fiction novels and was interested in finding, "The Real Truth about Anne Boleyn," (to quote the tagline from Claire's website, [...]!)

      One thing I like about this book in particular is that Claire never says that her version of Anne is the right one and thus every other Anne Boleyn presented in books and nonfiction works is WRONG. While she does debunk myths about Anne in popular culture, her book invites you to draw your own conclusions on this fascinating Tudor queen. (I hope that made sense!)

      Another great thing about this book is that other Tudor figures are not maligned to make Anne look better. Jane Seymour is not presented as a scheming bitch who would've danced happily on Anne's grave. Catherine of Aragon is not defined as the "Dull Housewife." Each figure that has to be examined in the book is examined as a fully fleshed human being, flaws and all. Claire recognizes that these were real honest-to-goodness PEOPLE, not characters in a soapy drama.

      Finally, I would like to say that I really enjoy Claire's writing style. Her prose is easy to read, yet never loses the scholarly attention to detail that is necessary when examining historical figures. It is obvious that Claire loves writing about Anne Boleyn and the Tudor period in general, and I admire her dedication to getting the real truth about Anne out there, without bringing down other people in the process. Her book and website are great stepping stones for giving a new and strong voice to a woman maligned and misunderstood by history.

      I could write even more endless oodles of praise for this book, but I have no wish to waste your time when you could be reading Claire's book! Go, buy now! You won't regret it. :D
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    • Crystal Lee
      4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful resource for Anne Boleyn fans
      Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2012
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      I am so grateful this book exists. It is a wonderful resource for Anne Boleyn fans, and especially authors that want to write about her (like me) and want sources at their fingertips. Let me tell you, Claire researches like crazy. She's a woman after my own hart (ha! Get it? My Henry VIII historical fiction is called Hart Coursing! No? Okay, it seemed funny before I typed it). Since I also have an Anne Boleyn obsession, I can appreciate all of her hard work and Claire has simplified my life considerably!

      I agree with Claire 100% on who Anne was, and even her assessment of all the queens with the exception of Catherine of Aragon. I also disagree with her on who Henry VIII was, but then that's to be expected since I have such a differing opinion on him from probably the rest of the world. But that's okay; it's still fun to read what other people think of him.

      This book was a great compilation of obvious intense hours of study and scrutiny by Claire. I respect her immensely. I do wish the book would have been formatted a little differently. There are times it reads like it was simply a compilation from her blog. For example, when she goes through the 2 missing Boleyn brothers, she updates on the following chapters, instead of going back and just fixing the first chapter so the reader doesn't have to wade through her going back and saying, "Wait a minute. Here's the most updated information. Ignore what I said before." Ugh! That's the beauty of self-publishing. The author can go back and fix stuff like that, rather than just tacking on an addendum. I would have even preferred she just put it in an author's note at the end. As it stands, it kind of came across as unprofessional, and that was a shame. It jerked me around as the reader and kind of irritated me. I felt like that was uncalled for. The good thing is though this book was so compelling it didn't stop me from reading the rest--that's a testament to how ridiculously great this book is!

      I won't go into the amount of typos and mechanical writing errors I found, because there were more than I would've liked, but I don't want it to detract from my review. This is an amazing book, and the errors aside, it is well worth buying and owning. I will say, however, if it was edited and the errors removed (especially the punctuation, but then I'm a perfectionist about that stuff), along with some of the repetitive chapters and updates like on the missing Boleyn brothers, I would easily give this book a 5 star rating, rather than 4.

      Her website, [...], is excellent. Her information is terrific, and I think her view of Anne Boleyn is spot on. If you don't believe me, look at her research and her valid points. She proved very well what I already knew to be true. It was thrilling to find a book that agreed with me on who that fascinating Boleyn woman was.

      A very satisfying read. Money very well spent, and my mental faculties were very well stirred and stroked with incredible information.

      I wouldn't mind reading something else by her on the other wives, with the exception of Catherine of Aragon, and plan to read her other book: The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown

      p.s. If I had the guts, I'd contact Claire myself and tell her I kept track of every typo, missed word, inserted words that shouldn't be there, and each mistake with punctuation, because the editor in me can't leave that stuff be. I tend to edit on my iPod as I read. If I hadn't been such a nutball doing that, I probably would've finished this book in half the time; in 3 days instead of 6. Oh well. It's the writer/editor in me. I can't leave the red pen out of it. It's a sickness I've developed! But then you probably already knew that based on all of my book reviews. I do try to be honest though.
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    • Tmahfuz
      5.0 out of 5 stars safe on Claire's hands
      Reviewed in Italy on December 24, 2013
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      After reading this incredibile book I am sure of two things: I admire Anne even more and I feel Anne is safe within Claire's hands, who surely sticks to the truth no matter what. Thank you, Claire!
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    • Client d'Amazon
      5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
      Reviewed in France on July 19, 2019
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      Claire is gifted; her research thorough and her writing fluid and pleasing.
      A must read when you're interested in Tudor History !
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    • Mary Hay
      5.0 out of 5 stars The ongoing search for the truth about Anne Boleyn
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2015
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      I found 'The Anne Boleyn Collection' a great read. Claire Ridgway does here best to stick to known facts about Anne Boleyn and all the other well known characters at the court of Henry VIII. This makes a refreshing change. The author avoids wishful thinking and does her best to present as much of the truth as it is possible to know. She has undertaken a great deal of painstaking research and gives the results in a clear and ordered way. She does give us her opinion, which makes the book extra enjoyable.

      'Wolf Hall' is currently being shown on British TV and interesting comparisons can be made with the way Anne Boleyn is portrayed in this amazingly filmed drama and the Anne of Claire Ridgway's book. The real Anne appears to have been a much more refined and interesting character than the fictional Anne of the TV series.

      I can highly recommend 'The Anne Boleyn Collection' for anyone interested in Anne and the Tudors in general. Thank you Claire Ridgway, well done!
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    • Valerie Whitesell
      5.0 out of 5 stars You Do Really Get to Know The Boleyns
      Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2020
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      Claire does get into the history of the Boleyn family and not just the Boleyns. I especially reading how she took each of Henry's wives and pointed how each was stereotyped. You actually after reading this love and appreciate Henry's wives. She has a non-critical way of bringing her point across.
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    • Margot McLennan
      5.0 out of 5 stars The Anne Boleyn Collection
      Reviewed in Australia on May 10, 2017
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      The Anne Boleyn Collection - The Real Truth About the Tudors. A very thoughtful and informative book. I enjoyed reading it immensely.
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