tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16981893.post3008574897124835242..comments2024-03-23T15:35:20.874-05:00Comments on Tudor Q and A: Question from Jane - Anne's possible pardon, etc.Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16630629272030282584noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16981893.post-83273264811736642792009-06-03T05:35:36.681-05:002009-06-03T05:35:36.681-05:00Thanks for all your comments guys, I really apprec...Thanks for all your comments guys, I really appreciate it :) I had a hunch that there was something missing from the history that we're all familiar with though I do agree that fictional novels are not the best way to obtain historical information!<br /><br />I will be keeping an eye out for Alison Weir's new book though....I don't always agree with her opinions but she does present good information.<br /><br />Many thanks again xxJanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16981893.post-66279380797589074612009-05-26T09:37:35.182-05:002009-05-26T09:37:35.182-05:00Check the News section of Weir's webpage, it has t...Check the News section of Weir's webpage, it has the most up-to-date information: http://www.alisonweir.org.uk/news/index.asp<br /><br />Also, the Events page has information on upcoming talks: http://www.alisonweir.org.uk/events/index.aspLarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630629272030282584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16981893.post-16450782129304665132009-05-26T02:15:56.252-05:002009-05-26T02:15:56.252-05:00According to Wikipedia, Alison Weir has written a ...According to Wikipedia, Alison Weir has written a book on the last months of Anne Boleyn's life, which will be published later this year. However, although Google showed she's given talks on this topic, her website mentions another upcoming book, but not this. It would be interesting if this was true, as her fall is still shrouded in mystery. I'd liek to see this investigated by a historian who'd really dig through obscure archives though, I don't know if Weir will find anything new.Monicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16981893.post-38140532074309196522009-05-23T01:25:42.410-05:002009-05-23T01:25:42.410-05:00While Henry VIII never personally express a wish t...While Henry VIII never personally express a wish to pardon Anne, there was those people who believe that he would. While Anne was in the tower awaiting execution, she recieve a visit from Cranmer, who ask her to sign the annulment bastardizing Elizabeth. After Cranmer's visit, Anne told her ladies that she would be sent to a nunnery in Antwerp. No one knows if Anne was wishful thinking, or if she told that she would be sent to a nunnery.Luvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07151795426260857770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16981893.post-30336551072649957492009-05-21T15:49:58.861-05:002009-05-21T15:49:58.861-05:00Yes. Anne and Henry were reported as being "happy"...Yes. Anne and Henry were reported as being "happy" together at court as far as April of 1536 (As per Eric Ives Biography) I have been reading quite a bit about this, and to be honest, I have been very surprise to learn about her last months, because I kind of realized that perhaps the whole breaking up with Henry (and her subsequent execution!) kind of broadsided her.Stephanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16981893.post-72730916732782479902009-05-21T12:09:43.546-05:002009-05-21T12:09:43.546-05:00I cannot find any mention in any biographies or hi...I cannot find any mention in any biographies or historical texts of Henry considering such a pardon. I think that this was just Philippa Gregory showing the love between the sisters and was not based on any historical fact. When we read these books we always have to take them with a pinch of salt - they are inspired by history and are not historical accounts.<br /><br />Although Anne may have hoped for a pardon, I think her fate was sealed even before her trial. Cromwell and the catholic conservatives needed her out of the way and Henry had tired of her and had fallen for the meek and mild Jane Seymour. Anne was not needed or wanted.The Anne Boleyn Fileshttp://www.theanneboleynfiles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16981893.post-61277673641112307532009-05-21T04:55:45.890-05:002009-05-21T04:55:45.890-05:00I think if you read of the "pardon" in a work of b...I think if you read of the "pardon" in a work of bold-faced fiction (a Philippa Gregory novel) and were unable to find any mention of it whatsoever in any factual resource that you checked, then you have your answer already. <br /><br />Rest easy. Henry certainly never contemplated such a pardon. Whether or not Anne was foolish enough to expect it is not recorded and is therefore a point point.PhD Historiannoreply@blogger.com