A very intensive examination of Anne Boleyn's life and representation through popular culture. It could be a bit dense at times, but always fascinating. I was struck at the realization that Boleyn likely was aware at the time of her sentencing the role gender politics (and Boleyn's refusal to abide by them) had played in her downfall. (It's the only "guilt" she confesses to.) No, it would be unfair to call Anne Boleyn a feminist, but there is much in her story that resonates as modern. (This includes the relationship dynamics she shared with Henry VII during their good times.) I suppose that's why she continues to be such an evocative touchstone in today's cultural imagination.