In episode 5 of Wolf Hall, we saw Eustace Chapuys at Court, being tricked into bowing to Anne Boleyn before being yelled at by Henry VIII, after which Cromwell also found himself on the receiving end of Henry’s anger. So, what exactly was it all about?
To answer this, we need to delve into the international politics of the period…. Continue reading “The Ambassador, the Minister and the King”