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Books 2011: On Sale Today

Posted on 30th November 2011 by Tamise

30th November – Philip of Spain, King of England: The Forgotten Sovereign by Harry Kelsey ‘The Spanish Armada conjures up images of age-old rivalries, bravery and treachery. However the same Spanish monarch who sent the Armada to invade England in … Continue reading →

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Sunday and Times and The Guardian – Books of the Year

Posted on 28th November 2011 by Tamise

The Sunday Times Culture’s Year’s Best Reads includes ‘The Winter King’ by Thomas Penn. ‘…a splendidly engrossing read.’ The Guardian’s Books of the Year include ‘The Winter King’ by Thomas Penn and ‘She Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before … Continue reading →

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The Telegraph – Books of the Year – History

Posted on 22nd November 2011 by Tamise

The Telegraph’s History Books of the Year 2011 include: Sister Queens by Julia Fox The Winter King by Thomas Penn Books of the Year 2011: History Books

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Royal Matters – Tracy Borman at BBC History Extra

Posted on 22nd November 2011 by Tamise

Tracy Borman (author of ‘Elizabeth’s Women’ and ‘Matilda: Queen of the Conqueror’) answers the following question at the BBC History Extra website. Lady Jane features in the answer. The missing son of Edward IV would have been crowned Edward V … Continue reading →

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Private Lives of the Medieval Kings – BBC4

Posted on 21st November 2011 by Tamise

Press Release for BBC4’s ‘The Private Lives of the Medieval Kings.’ ‘BBC Four is to tell the story of the world of the medieval monarchy as preserved through beautiful illuminated Royal manuscripts, part of the British Library’s Royal Collection, in … Continue reading →

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