
Author Thomas Penn takes an extraordinary journey into the dark and chilling world of the first Tudor, Henry VII. From his victory over Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth to his secret death and the succession of his son Henry VIII, this programme reveals the ruthless tactics Henry VII used to win - and cling on to - the ultimate prize, the throne of England. Exploring magnificent buildings and long lost documents, Penn reveals the true story of this suspicious, enigmatic and terrifying monarch. 译文(3): 作家托马斯·佩恩(Thomas Penn)踏上了一段非同寻常的旅程,进入了第一个都铎王朝亨利七世黑暗而令人不寒而栗的世界。从他在博斯沃思战役中战胜理查三世,到他秘密去世,再到他儿子亨利八世的继承,本节目揭示了亨利七世为赢得并坚持最终奖项——英格兰王位而使用的无情策略。在探索宏伟的建筑和早已失传的文件时,佩恩揭示了这位多疑、神秘、恐怖的君主的真实故事。
