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My review of ‘Mary and Philip: The marriage of Tudor England and Habsburg Spain’ by Alexander Samson

Posted on 23rd June 2020 by Tamise

Despite the valiant attempts of recent biographers of Mary I to present a balanced view of our first Queen regnant, public opinion has been slow to change. The process started by Linda Porter, Anna Whitelock and John Edwards amongst others, … Continue reading →

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My review of the King’s Witch by Tracy Borman

Posted on 16th August 2019 by Tamise

The King’s Witch by Tracy Borman is a superb tale of witchcraft, betrayal and treason at the Stuart Court. Although in the last days of the Tudor monarchy, Frances Gorges helped tend to the dying Elizabeth I, her skills are … Continue reading →

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My review of ‘Exploring the Lives of Women, 1558-1837’ by Louise Duckling et al

Posted on 29th July 2019 by Tamise

Published to mark the 30th anniversary of the Women’s Studies Group 1558-1837, this is a fascinating collection of essays. Chapters range from royal book dedications, to female runners, women’s rights and female obituaries. This is the sort of book that … Continue reading →

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My review of ‘Plantagenet Queens & Consorts: Family, Duty and Power’ by Dr Steven J. Corvi

Posted on 3rd June 2019 by Tamise

Plantagenet Queens lived in the shadow of the role created by Eleanor of Aquitaine. Steven J Corvi’s book includes some of the women who followed Eleanor in wearing the Plantagenet crown but also two who were not queen consorts. Not … Continue reading →

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My review of ‘The Tragic Daughters of Charles I’ by Sarah-Beth Watkins

Posted on 14th May 2019 by Tamise

Sarah-Beth Watkin’s new book focuses on the three surviving daughters of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria. Their two other daughters (Anne and Catherine) died young. While the stories of the future Charles II and James II are well-known, … Continue reading →

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