From the book, “Anne of Cleves: Henry VIII’s Discarded Bride” by Elizabeth Norton, provides the readers with the chance to view what it was like for Anne to be forced into a marriage, based off of an alliance treaty with England. Since marriages at this time were not focused on how much the couple truly loves one another, it was solely based on looks, power that can be gained, and if children, specifically sons, could be granted. Shortly upon this quick marriage, Anne of Cleves was then referred to as the “Flander’s Mare,” yet she was fortunate enough to have great benefits upon divorce. This aspect of the book, and Anne of Cleves life, is so undercooked at/ undermined/ not commonly recognized, yet is so important to look into because of how
