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The Battle of Flodden by Leanda de Lisle

Leanda de Lisle wrote an article in yesterday’s Daily Express about the Battle of Flodden which took place 500 years ago next week. The article emphasises the roles of Queen Margaret of Scotland and Queen Katherine of Aragon. 500 years … Continue reading

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Was Guildford Dudley a good husband to Jane Grey? – Guest article by Leanda de Lisle

Historian Leanda de Lisle has very kindly written this guest article about Guildford Dudley and Lady Jane. Leanda’s new book, ‘Tudor: The Family Story’ was published yesterday. In Trevor Nunn’s 1986 romantic film, Lady Jane, Helena Bonham Carter as Lady … Continue reading

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Books 2013 – On sale today – Tudor: The Family Story by Leanda de Lisle

29th August 2013 – Tudor: The Family Story by Leanda de Lisle ‘The Tudors are a national obsession. But, as Leanda de Lisle shows, beyond the familiar headlines, and deep into their past, is a family still more extraordinary than … Continue reading

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Tudor: The Family Story – Win a copy and Q&A with author Leanda de Lisle

Thank you to everyone who entered the competition. Look out for Leanda’s answers to your questions. ‘This fresh take on the Tudor dynasty is history at its best.’ (Publishers Weekly) ‘Tudor: The Family Story’ by Leanda de Lisle is published … Continue reading

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UK Reviews of ‘Tudor: The Family Story’ by Leanda de Lisle

UK Reviews of ‘Tudor: The Family Story 1437-1603′ by Leanda de Lisle have started appearing. ‘Such is our continuing fascination with the Tudors that the author could have struggled to find anything new to say. In fact, her compellingly written … Continue reading

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