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Books 2022 – on sale now – a book that features Lady Jane

Posted on 16th March 2022 by Tamise

House of Tudor: A Grisly History by Mickey Mayhew

‘Gruesome but not gratuitous, this decidedly darker take on the Tudors, from 1485 to 1603, covers some forty-five ‘events’ from the Tudor reign, taking in everything from the death of Richard III to the botched execution of Mary Queen of Scots, and a whole host of horrors in between. Particular attention is paid to the various gruesome ways in which the Tudors despatched their various villains and lawbreakers, from simple beheadings, to burnings and of course the dreaded hanging, drawing and quartering. Other chapters cover the various diseases prevalent during Tudor times, including the dreaded ‘Sweating Sickness’ – rather topical at the moment, unfortunately – as well as the cures for these sicknesses, some of which were considered worse than the actual disease itself. The day-to-day living conditions of the general populace are also examined, as well as various social taboos and the punishments that accompanied them, i.e. the stocks, as well as punishment by exile. Tudor England was not a nice place to live by 21st century standards, but the book will also serve to explain how it was still nevertheless a familiar home to our ancestors.’

From Amazon.co.uk

Further details – Pen and Sword

Further details – Amazon.co.uk

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HistFest 2022 – The House of Dudley – 9th April 2022

Posted on 13th March 2022 by Tamise

HistFest 2022 – The House of Dudley
Dr Joanne Paul discusses the Dudley family’s entanglement with the Tudor dynasty with Professor Kate Williams
At the British Library and also online
9th April
15:00-16:15

‘Each Tudor monarch made their name with a Dudley by their side – or by crushing one beneath their feet. The Dudleys thrived at the court of Henry VII, but were sacrificed to the popularity of Henry VIII.

Rising to prominence in the reign of Edward VI, the Dudleys lost it all by advancing Jane Grey to the throne over Mary I. Under Elizabeth I, the family were once again at the centre of power and would do anything to remain there.

What was it that caused this family to keep rising so high and falling so low? Dr Joanne Paul discusses the history in her hotly-anticipated new book The House of Dudley.

From British Library

For further details and to buy tickets – British Library.

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‘The Tudor Socialite: A Social Calendar of Tudor Life’ by Jan-Marie Knights added to the website…

Posted on 8th March 2022 by Tamise

‘The Tudor Socialite: A Social Calendar of Tudor Life’ by Jan-Marie Knights added to the General Works section of the bibliography.

Entry added to the following:

Art – Paintings – Other Unknown Artists.

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Books 2022 – on sale today – Cecily Bonville-Grey – Marchioness of Dorset; From Riches to Royalty by Sarah J Hodder

Posted on 25th February 2022 by Tamise

Cecily Bonville-Grey was one of the richest women of her time, inheriting the Harington and Bonville fortunes as a young child. In 1474, at the age of fifteen, she married Thomas Grey, the eldest son of Elizabeth Woodville from her first marriage to Sir John Grey. When Thomas was created Marquis of Dorset a year later, Cecily became the Marchioness of Dorset alongside him. During her lifetime she was connected to many of the fifteenth and sixteenth century personalities that we read about today. Her stepfather was William, Lord Hastings, her mother-in-law Elizabeth Woodville, the White Queen. Her mother was a daughter of the great Neville family and her uncle was the Earl of Warwick, also known as the kingmaker having assisted his cousin, Edward IV, in his path to the throne. Her second husband was a son of the ancient Stafford family and Lady Jane Grey was a direct descendant of hers. During the Wars of the Roses and the emergence of the new Tudor dynasty, Cecily was witness to many of the events that unfolded and her own story is intertwined with many of these events. Yet she remains relatively unknown. This is Cecily’s story.

From – Amazon.co.uk

Further details – Chronos Books

Further details – Amazon.co.uk

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Books 2022 – on sale today – a book that features Lady Jane

Posted on 15th February 2022 by Tamise

Tudor Roses: From Margaret Beaufort to Elizabeth I by Amy Licence

‘All too often, a dynasty is defined by its men: by their personalities, their wars and reigns, their laws and decisions. Their mothers, wives, sisters and daughters are often depicted as mere foils; shadowy figures whose value lies in the inheritance they brought, or the children they produced. Yet the Tudor dynasty is full of women who are fascinating in their own right, from Margaret Beaufort, who finally emerged triumphant after years of turmoil; Elizabeth of York’s steadying influence; Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, whose rivalry was played out against the backdrop of the Reformation; to Mary I and Elizabeth, England’s first reigning Queens. Then there were all the others: Henry VIII’s fascinating sisters who became Queens of France and Scotland, and their offspring, the Brandon and Grey women, Lady Margaret Douglas and her granddaughter Arabella Stuart. Many more women still danced the Pavane under Henry’s watchful eye or helped adjusted Elizabeth’s ruff. Without exception, these were strong women, wielding remarkable power, whether that was behind the scenes or on the international stage. Their contribution took England from the medieval era into the modern. It is time for a new narrative of the Tudor women: one that prioritises their experiences and their voices.’

From Amazon.co.uk

Further details – Amberley Publishing

From Amazon.co.uk