Category Archives: Books 2019

Books 2019 – on sale today – Philippa of Hainault: Mother of the English Nation by Kathryn Warner

‘Philippa of Hainault: Mother of the English Nation is the first full-length biography of the queen who stood in the middle of the some of the most dramatic events in English history. Philippa’s marriage was arranged in order to provide … Continue reading

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Books 2019 – on sale today – Royal Witches: From Joan of Navarre to Elizabeth Woodville by Gemma Hollman

‘Until the mass hysteria of the seventeenth century, accusations of witchcraft in England were rare. However, four royal women, related in family and in court ties – Joan of Navarre, Eleanor Cobham, Jacquetta of Luxembourg and Elizabeth Woodville – were … Continue reading

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Books 2019 – on sale today – The House of Grey: Friends and Foes of Kings by Melita Thomas

‘The Grey family was one of medieval England’s most important dynasties. They were were on intimate terms with the monarchs and interwoven with royalty by marriage. They served the kings of England as sheriffs, barons and military leaders. In Henry … Continue reading

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Paperback of ‘The Lost Kings: Lancaster, York and Tudor’ by Amy Licence which features Guildford Dudley on sale now…

‘The century spanning the wars of the roses and the reigns of the Tudor kings was a volatile time of battle and bloodshed, execution and unexpected illness. Life could be nasty, brutish and short. Some met their end in battle, … Continue reading

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Books 2019 – on sale today – Early Modern English Noblewomen and Self-Starvation: The Skull Beneath the Skin by Sasha Garwood

‘Early Modern English Noblewomen and Self-Starvation: The Skull Beneath the Skin is a unique exploration of why early modern noblewomen starved themselves, how they understood their behaviour, and how it was interpreted and received by their contemporaries. The first study … Continue reading

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