Henry VIII "So Great a Jewel" Accent Pillow Nefertiti

Henry VIII "So Great a Jewel" Accent Pillow NefertitiFew men in history are as clearly envisioned as King Henry VIII. Cruel, capricious, obese and disabled, Englands great King was also an accomplished sportsman, a shrewd statesman, and even a loving father and husband at times. Complex, controversial, more of a legend than a man, he inspires stories hundreds of years after he lived, merging truth, myth, and opinion to create a figure that anchors all the reasons studying history is an adventure, not a

she wrote “My somewhat fantastic tastes

One of England’s most beloved leaders

were first brought about by words

and a deeply devoted wife and mother

Jane Seymour is often referred to "the Queen that Henry loved

Historical record implies that she was adored by the people

and her featured quote

A fantastically prolific writer

A line from one of her poems

and even a loving father and husband

and peacemaker

a reminder to work hard for what you want--and a subtle caveat to seize the moment while it's yours