The Rise, Reign and Fall of Anne Boleyn, Part One
First of a series of articles tracking the mercurial royal career of Henry VIII's second and most controversial wife, Anne Boleyn. This portion follows Anne's career from royal mistress to Henry's initial petition for divorce from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Included are background sketches of Henry's marriage to Catherine, and the political and religious atmosphere of the time. anne boleyn• henry viii• catherine of aragon• elizabeth i• divorce