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Edward VI: The Lost King of England

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Edward VI, the only son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, was born on October 12, 1537. He was a sickly child, and his health would plague him throughout his life. Despite his physical ailments, Edward was a precocious and intelligent boy. He was well-educated and spoke several languages. At the age of nine, Edward ascended to the throne upon the death of his father.

Edward VI: The Lost King of England

by Chris Skidmore

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Edward's reign was marked by religious upheaval. His father had broken with the Catholic Church and established the Church of England. Edward was a devout Protestant, and he continued his father's work of reforming the English Church. He introduced a new prayer book, the Book of Common Prayer, and he dissolved the monasteries.

Edward's religious reforms were controversial, and they led to a number of rebellions. The most serious of these was the Prayer Book Rebellion of 1549. The rebellion was eventually put down, but it showed that there was a great deal of opposition to Edward's religious policies.

In addition to religious upheaval, Edward's reign was also marked by political instability. He was a young and inexperienced king, and he was heavily influenced by his advisors. The most powerful of these advisors was Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset. Somerset was a Protestant who was determined to carry out Edward's religious reforms. However, he was also a ruthless and ambitious man, and he used his power to enrich himself and his family.

In 1549, Somerset was overthrown by a group of nobles led by John Dudley, the Duke of Northumberland. Northumberland was a Catholic who was opposed to Edward's religious reforms. He was also a ruthless and ambitious man, and he used his power to enrich himself and his family.

Northumberland's rule was even more unpopular than Somerset's. He was widely seen as a traitor, and he was eventually executed for treason in 1553. Edward died of tuberculosis just a few months later, at the age of sixteen. He was succeeded by his half-sister, Mary I.

Edward VI was a complex and enigmatic figure. He was a sickly child who ascended to the throne at a young age. He faced immense challenges throughout his life, and he died at the age of sixteen. Despite his short life, Edward VI left a lasting legacy. His religious reforms helped to shape the Church of England, and his reign marked a turning point in English history.

Praise for Edward VI: The Lost King of England

"David Starkey has written a masterful account of Edward VI's life and reign. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Tudor history."

- Alison Weir, author of The Six Wives of Henry VIII

"Starkey's Edward VI is a vivid and compelling portrait of a young king who faced immense challenges. This is a fascinating and important book."

- Diarmaid MacCulloch, author of Tudor Church Militant

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Edward VI: The Lost King of England

by Chris Skidmore

4.3 out of 5