Author Archives: Tamise

Two books on sale now…

‘The names of few medieval monarchs and their queens are better known than Eleanor of Aquitaine, uniquely queen of France and queen of England, and her second husband Henry II. Although academically labelled medieval’, their era was the violent transition … Continue reading

Posted in Books 2020 | Tagged | Comments Off on Two books on sale now…

A very good reason to read April’s edition of BBC History Magazine…

The April edition of BBC History Magazine has an article by Alexander Samson which briefly mentions Lady Jane. In ‘Mary Tudor: Brutal But Brilliant’, Alexander Samson argues that Mary I was a very accomplished monarch. You can read the article … Continue reading

Posted in Magazine | Tagged , , | Comments Off on A very good reason to read April’s edition of BBC History Magazine…

Books 2020 – on sale today – The Queen’s Sisters: The Lives of the Sisters of Elizabeth Woodville by Sarah J Hodder

‘Whether Queen or commoner, the lives of women throughout history is a fascinating study. Elizabeth Woodville, ‘The White Queen’, managed to make the transition from commoner to Queen and became the epitome of medieval heroines – the commoner who married … Continue reading

Posted in Books 2020 | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Books 2020 – on sale today – The Queen’s Sisters: The Lives of the Sisters of Elizabeth Woodville by Sarah J Hodder

Books 2020 – on sale now – Daughters of Chivalry: The Forgotten Children of Edward I (paperback) by Kelcey Wilson-Lee

‘Virginal, chaste, humble, patiently waiting for rescue by brave knights and handsome princes: this idealized – and largely mythical – notion of the medieval noblewoman still lingers. Yet the reality was very different, as Kelcey Wilson-Lee shows in this vibrant … Continue reading

Posted in Books 2020 | Tagged , | Comments Off on Books 2020 – on sale now – Daughters of Chivalry: The Forgotten Children of Edward I (paperback) by Kelcey Wilson-Lee

My review of Elizabeth Widville, Lady Grey: Edward IV’s Chief Mistress and the ‘Pink Queen’ by John Ashdown-Hill

I don’t think I have ever read a biography where the author is so biased against their subject. The clue is in the sub-title ‘Edward IV’s Chief Mistress,’ John Ashdown Hill puts forward the case that Elizabeth Woodville was not … Continue reading

Posted in Book Reviews | Comments Off on My review of Elizabeth Widville, Lady Grey: Edward IV’s Chief Mistress and the ‘Pink Queen’ by John Ashdown-Hill