Who was Anne Boleyn...really? In this fast, source-based overview I cover her debated birth year, French education, rise to queenship, real influence on religion and politics, the 1536 downfall, and the biggest myths to bin (no, not a sixth finger). Perfect for newcomers and Tudor die-hards.
What you’ll learn
• How Mechelen & France shaped her polish and politics
• What Anne actually did as queen: patronage, reform, image
• The 1536 crisis: miscarriage, factions, the trial of the five men
• Myths vs reality: portraits, “witchcraft,” birth year
• Legacy, places to visit, and what we still don’t know
• My take on Anne Boleyn's fall
Further reading (starter list)
• Eric Ives, The Life and Death of Anne Boleyn
• Claire Ridgway, The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown
• G. W. Bernard, Anne Boleyn: Fatal Attractions
• Retha M. Warnicke, The Rise and Fall of Anne Boleyn
Watch next:
Anne’s Fall playlist (step-by-step from April–May 1536) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLepqWJ7TpkrIov3Augf3dy9QDBFL1yViK
Anne Boleyn and the Boleyns playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLepqWJ7TpkrLjVti06aNo1KLQg9Cn64FR
