Bring Up the Bodies Terms

The Black Book, commissioned by King Henry VIII during his reign, is the nickname given to the handbook of the Order of the Garter (the chivalric order of knights that served under Henry and his… read analysis of The Black Book

In 1536, when Bring Up the Bodies is set, the Hapsburg territories were governed by Emperor Charles V. On his father’s side, Charles was a descendant of the Hapsburg family, which ruled over the… read analysis of The Hapsburg Territories

The Tower of London, built in in the 11th century, originated as a fortress and castle. By the time of Henry VIII’s reign, however, the Tower had fallen into disrepair; as such, the Tower… read analysis of The Tower of London