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My review of ‘Margaret Tudor: Queen of Scots – The Life of King Henry VIII’s Sister’ by Sarah-Beth Watkins

This concise biography of Margaret Tudor (eldest daughter of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York) is a welcome addition to the ranks of books about the Tudors. Margaret, a Tudor Princess and later a Scottish Queen, has been overlooked, even … Continue reading

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My review of ‘Catherine of Braganza: Charles II’s Restoration Queen’ by Sarah-Beth Watkins

This short biography of Catherine of Braganza is an interesting, straight forward and fast paced overview of the life of one of England’s less well known queens. Watkins clearly shows the difficulties faced by a Catholic Queen in a Protestant … Continue reading

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UK Reviews – Sisters of Treason by Elizabeth Fremantle

UK reviews for ‘Sisters of Treason’ by Elizabeth Fremantle have started appearing. ‘Sisters of Treason’ (the sequel to ‘Queen’s Gambit’) was published on 22 May by Michael Joseph (Penguin). ‘Yes, I know – it’s yet another Tudor job, when the … Continue reading

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Tudor History Blog Reviews The Winter King

Lara at Tudor History Blog has reviewed ‘The Winter King’ by Thomas Penn. Tudor History Blog – Review of The Winter King by Thomas Penn

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Reviews of The Plantagenets: The Kings who made England by Dan Jones

Reviews for ‘The Plantagenets: The Kings who made England’ by Dan Jones have started appearing: ‘Dan Jones combines a dramatic instinct for the murderous intrigues of the high Middle Ages with academic respect for for a historical reality every bit … Continue reading

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