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The Maner of the Tryumphe of Caleys and Bulleyn and The Noble Tryumphant Coronacyon of Quene Anne, Wyfe unto the Most Noble Kynge Henry VIII

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The Maner of the Tryumphe of Caleys and Bulleyn and The Noble Tryumphant Coronacyon of Quene Anne, Wyfe unto the Most Noble Kynge Henry VIII

EN·~35 minutes·1 chapter

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35:53

Description

Step into the bustling world of Henry VIII’s court with this faithful recreation of two rare 16th‑century pamphlets. The first tract records the triumphant entry into Calais, describing the king’s ship, the merry processions, and the solemn meeting with the French monarch—all rendered in the original black‑letter spelling that brings the era’s rhythm to life. An introductory essay supplies clear notes on obscure names and obsolete terms, helping listeners follow the parade of nobles, cardinals, and foreign dignitaries.

The second piece celebrates Queen Anne’s coronation, offering a vivid snapshot of Tudor pageantry as it unfolded in 1533. Modern editors have preserved the authentic language while adding helpful footnotes that identify key figures and explain ceremonial customs. Together, these documents provide a rare, immersive glimpse into the politics and pomp that shaped early Tudor England.

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Language

en

Duration

~35 minutes (34K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Meredith Bach and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2010-05-24

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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