"boy, I sure hope their right. And I wish they would see some of the wiki, because they were the impetus that got us together. I must say they would be surprised at how many well informed and creative individuals are here.They are missing out on the real creative influence they initiated. Yes, I got into it for the costumes, but I am along time soap fan, so I was so excited when I heard about it. Sure, they played up the sex, and scandel, but they didn't have a hard task. I'm sure it was really like that. Henry did what he wanted, and he loved sex. He's a powerful man, that's what they do. Nothing has changed in that department. And let's face it, without 24 houe newscycles and CNN, the gossip must have been rampent. What else could they do? Most of them were illiterate, and they only read the bible and classics if they could read.
Nothing here to justify. I think Michael Hirst's profuction is a feast for the eye, fantastic acting by the cast, and a fresh interesting view of the period. I found it very educational despite some historical inaccuracies, and JRM not looking like Henry. Henry changed the world of religion, politics, and monarchy, which is still relevant today.Frankly, I was unaware of the importance Thomas More had as a lawyer, and I was a philosophy major at an Ivy league college. Huge gap in my education, but Hirst set me straight, as did that gorgeous Jeremy Northam hunk of talent!"

"this was my first Tudor book, that started my fascination with Henry and his wives. I found it a marvelous read, and have been reading ever since. When The Tudors came out, I have been in heaven, even though there are historical inaccuracies. I am quite surprised that they do not really portray Mary Boleyn in George's fashion, or that Will Somers is excluded as a character. I also loved her book on Mary Q of Scots, and recommend them both.
She really shows Henry's progression, as a young lusty man, of numerous talents, who slowly degenerates into a divided and tortured monster. He was a genius though, and I think Anne Boleyn was as well, whch really explains why Elizabeth was so intellectually gifted. It also points out why she is so devoted to never marrying, or having children."

"Tudor crazy - I love Margaret George’s book too although it feels like it has been a century since I last read it. Haven’t they re-released it? I could have sworn I read that somewhere.

Throughout history, fools have had the singular privilege to reflect the policies and beliefs of the court in an uncensored manner. I personally think Wil Somers tells Henry’s story better than any court gossip or official state papers ever could. I have often thought that someone should write a book about the Renaissance from ever fool's perspective. Wouldn't that be an interesting read?
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"this is a very delayed answer Karen. I am in the Yahoo group www.marie-stuart.co.uk which is marvelous. We are a small group, international, and all but me, are very very fine historians. Many are authors of Marie history, and the moderator Bill could not be nicer. We have really come along under his guidance, and if you want to know ANYTHING about Mary S these guys know through first hand historical research. Yet E is very nice and very funny, and Mary S lives again through this menagerie. Do take a look."