John Guy Libri

Exploring the origins and significance of Buddhist artistic traditions, this pioneering study incorporates new photography of exceptionally rare artworks. It presents crucial discoveries and research, offering insights into the cultural and historical context of these artistic expressions, making it an essential resource for understanding Buddhism's rich artistic heritage.

Shows and describes drawings, textiles, furniture, weapons, jewelry, and sculpture, and discusses the influence of European contact

A fierce, scholarly tour-de-force, this groundbreaking examination delves into one of the most dramatic marriages in Henry VIII’s tumultuous reign. It reveals how Henry's obsessive desire for Anne Boleyn transformed both him and his nation. Historians John Guy and Julia Fox present Anne and Henry in new light, utilizing recent archival discoveries to challenge historical myths and misinterpretations. They contextualize their tragic relationship within the major international events of the time, dispelling lingering misogynistic views that underestimated Anne's influence in a patriarchal society. Contrary to the belief that a sixteenth-century woman could wield little power, Anne emerges as a shrewd, ruthless politician who often guided Henry's policies against the counsel of his male advisers, even contemplating joint sovereignty. The authors highlight how Anne organized her court in subversive ways, adopting French protocols that allowed for mingling between sexes, which provided her with political intelligence and authority but also contributed to her downfall. This exhilarating feat of research and analysis offers a fresh perspective on a marriage that has captivated audiences for centuries, ensuring that even the most knowledgeable readers will discover this story anew.

Features the Indian dyed and painted cotton cloths in the Thakar Collection.

In five paperback volumes, "The Oxford History of Britain" tells the story of Britain and her peoples over 2000 years, from the coming of the Roman legions in 55 BC to the present day. This volume concentrates on Britain during the era of the Tudors and Stuarts. The Tudor age was marked by extreme pressure of population on economic resources, by religious conflict, and the threat of foreign invasion. The resultant political and religious tensions inherited by the house of Stuart are also despite a marked decline in internal lawlessness, two civil wars, regicide, a republic, a restoration and a revolution followed each other in bewildering profusion.

Banker, gaoler, smuggler, spy: the many lives of a Tudor power-broker.

Charismatic, insatiable and cruel, Henry VIII was, as John Guy shows, a king who became mesmerized by his own legend - and in the process destroyed and remade England. Said to be a 'pillager of the commonwealth', this most instantly recognizable of kings remains a figure of extreme contradictions: magnificent and vengeful; a devout traditionalist who oversaw a cataclysmic rupture with the church in Rome; a talented, towering figure who nevertheless could not bear to meet people's eyes when he talked to them. In this revealing new account, John Guy looks behind the mask into Henry's mind to explore how he understood the world and his place in it - from his isolated upbringing and the blazing glory of his accession, to his desperate quest for fame and an heir and the terrifying paranoia of his last, agonising, 54-inch-waisted years.

Charismatic, insatiable and cruel, Henry VIII was, as John Guy shows, a king who became mesmerized by his own legend - and in the process destroyed and remade England. Said to be a 'pillager of the commonwealth', this most instantly recognizable of kings remains a figure of extreme contradictions: magnificent and vengeful; a devout traditionalist who oversaw a cataclysmic rupture with the church in Rome; a talented, towering figure who nevertheless could not bear to meet people's eyes when he talked to them. In this revealing new account, John Guy looks behind the mask into Henry's mind to explore how he understood the world and his place in it - from his isolated upbringing and the blazing glory of his accession, to his desperate quest for fame and an heir and the terrifying paranoia of his last, agonising, 54-inch-waisted years.

The topics in this series hold a special fascination for all young readers. Whether it's scary ghosts and monsters or mysterious UFOs, kids will be drawn to these high-interest books. Lively text, thought-provoking sidebars, and hundreds of vibrant, full-color photographs will hold their attention for hours.

The book features a breathtaking array of photographs that capture the rich history and diverse landscapes of Kent from an aerial viewpoint. Each image offers a unique perspective, highlighting the county's scenic beauty and historical significance, making it a visual journey through this remarkable region.