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Geoffrey Moorhouse

The Pilgrimage of Grace: The Rebellion That Shook Henry VIII's Throne Paperback – July 1, 2003

by Geoffrey Moorhouse (Author)

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Protesting the king's betrayal of the "old" religion, his new taxes, and his threat to the rights of landowners, the poor and the powerful united against Henry VIII, raising an army of 40,000. Under the influence of the charismatic, heroic figure of Robert Aske, most of the Northern nobility joined the rebellion and gathered for battle at Doncaster where they would have outnumbered the king's soldiers by 4 to 1. But Aske was persuaded by the king's men to abandon military force and negotiate terms in London. Once there he was arrested, charged with treason and hanged in chains.

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432 pages
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English
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Phoenix
Publication date

July 1, 2003
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4.9 x 1.1 x 7.7 inches
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1842126660
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978-1842126660
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Phoenix (July 1, 2003)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1842126660
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1842126660
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.9 x 1.1 x 7.7 inches

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S. Warfield

Rising up against Henry VIII:. The Pilgrimage of Grace

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2018

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Geoffrey Moorhouse's excellent account of The Pilgrimage of Grace, an uprising of members of the common folk and some members of the gentry in 1536-37, gave King Henry VIII cause for nightmares and alarm that he could be unseated.

The Pilgrimage of Grace members had different grievances depending on which area they came from , but common to all were Henry's breach with the Papacy, his attack on the Roman church and traditions, liturgies, and the dissolution of the monasteries, taking their wealth for the crown. In some areas taxation was the main reason and others felt that Parliament's decisions were good for Henry, but not the people. Overriding it all, though, was the people's desire for the old religion back again. By the time men had joined and had taken the oath that Chief Captain, Robert Aske, wrote there were 40,000 men in the Pilgrimage, outnumbering Henry's army by more than 2 to 1.

This is a comprehensive account on the subject which doesn't get a lot of mention in Henry VIII'S biographies. It is a long and tedious read which can't be rushed through. The author provides a list of "Principal Characters" that is helpful because there are a lot. Several maps throughout the book help with geographical locations of events. It was a complicated series of uprisings that had men against the king and also Cromwell. These brave men deserve to have their grievances known and understood, because going against Henry VIII was no small feat. Moorhouse has done an exceptional job.

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Nancy O

An excellent history

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2009

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Definitely not a book for readers wanting something quick, Pilgrimage of Grace is, nonetheless, an interesting look at events transpiring during the years 1536 to 1537 which could have seriously cost Henry VIII his reign. Commoners and gentry, along with some noblemen united in a series of uprisings against the policies of stripping the monasteries, but more because of their great dislike of Thomas Cromwell, along with other prelates they considered as "heretical." There were other reasons as well, largely monetary and political in nature that caused angry mobs to join together to try to effect change. In most cases, the uprising grew as those who led the movement forced others into joining, until thousands of armed men stood against poorly-maintained, poorly paid and often sympathetically-minded troops under the command of the officials sent to quash the rebellion. It was the job of different dukes to maintain order, and in this case, the work fell to the Duke of Norfolk and for the first, smaller rebellion in Lincolnshire, the Duke of Suffolk.

The author does an excellent job with primary sources, often noting the bias in many of the accounts of the time, depending on authorship. He has woven together an outstanding look at causes, events and effects of these uprisings, examining not only the changes in the church under Henry VIII, but economic and political factors as well. He portrays Henry VIII as a monarch with a penchant for revenge and a monstrous temperament. At the end of the book he poses the question of what would have happened had the rebels not stopped their activities when and where they did, offering food for further thought.

This is definitely not a book for general readership -- you pretty much have to decide you're in it for the long haul to finish it -- but it is a very well-written history of the time. I'd recommend it to people who enjoy a good history, and those who want to know more about the reign of Henry VIII. Highly recommended.

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Marion

perfect book. Just as stated

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2017

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Thank you, arrived quickly, perfect book. Just as stated.

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2015

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Sad sad work.

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Matt Baumgartner

an outstanding account from a local perspective

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2005

A brilliant account of a pivotal moment in the cultural history of England, taken mainly from local accounts and records. Goes into an extraordinary level of detail without bogging down, remaining readable and interesting all the way through.

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Joyce Moss

A really good story. Though he heavily relies on Letters and ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2016

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A really good story. Though he heavily relies on Letters and Papers of Henry VIII, its a gripping book and made me see for the first time that the pilgrims had a case and that the North of England was thoroughly discontented with Henry's changes.Its a pity Aske, Darcy and Constable trusted Henry and Norfolk but you can see the tussle between respect for royal authority and the obvious grievances the pilgrims had.

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Excellent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2019

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Very detailed and readable history of this important rebellion

Behrens, Annemarie

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2017

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and this was a present for the same person who didn't expect it and was suprised and pleased