Six wives | 2. Anne Boleyn
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The Importance of Sex in Henry's Courtship
Anne was well aware that sex and power were inextricably connected in Henry's court. Refusing to have sex with a king until she had a guarantee of marriage was another master stroke on Anne's part. Her family, interestingly, we do have some evidence that Thomas, her father was initially reluctant.
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