Charles Brandon Charles Brandon Henry VIII's Closest Friend Steven Gunn Amberley2016Paperback288pp Illustrated234x156mm 9781445660318 Product Code: 510523 Details The rapid rise of Charles Brandon to become Henry VIII’s most trusted and influential advisor alarmed his contemporaries and has puzzled historians. R... DetailsBackDetailsThe rapid rise of Charles Brandon to become Henry VIII’s most trusted and influential advisor alarmed his contemporaries and has puzzled historians. Reviewing the scant surviving evidence, this biography provides a chronological account of the career of this elusive figure. He held a succession of powerful offices, despite his controversial marriage to the king’s sister, disappointing military campaigns and suspicion that he spied for the French, and retained Henry’s favour to the last. Off-mint.See MoreSee Less publ £14.99now £6.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesBiography (all)BiographyHistoryModern HistoryTagsBiographyBritish & Irish historyEarly modern history