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Books 2024 – on sale today – Tudor Executions: From Nobility To The Block by Helene Harrison

‘The Tudors as a dynasty executed many people, both high and low. But the nobility were the ones consistently involved in treason, either deliberately or unconsciously. Exploring the long sixteenth century under each of the Tudor monarchs gives a sense … Continue reading

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My review of ‘Women’s Lives in the Tudor Era’ by Amy McElroy

‘Women’s Lives in the Tudor Era’ aims to focus on the life stages of women and the differences experienced by these women due to their social standing. McElroy divides up women’s lives into 9 sections: growing up, adolescence, brides, married … Continue reading

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Books 2024 – on sale now a book that features Katherine Grey….

‘This book examines the succession debate in England during the reign of Elizabeth I. It considers the succession question in its entirety, instead of dividing the topic into early or late periods as has been typically the case. Commencing with … Continue reading

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Books 2024 – on sale today – The Thistle and The Rose by Linda Porter

‘Margaret, the first Tudor princess and queen consort and queen regent of Scotland, is the forgotten Tudor. Yet the elder sister of Henry VIII led a life of great drama, composed in equal parts of privilege and pain, highlighted by … Continue reading

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My review of ‘Mary I: Queen of Sorrows’ by Alison Weir

‘Mary I: Queen of Sorrows’ is the sort of book where you look forward to your morning commute, as it gives you a chance to read more! Alison Weir has taken the well-known events of the reigns of the Tudors … Continue reading

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