Interview with Leah Redmond Chang
Interview with Stephanie Kline
Listen to my talk about Lady Jane at the Tudor Society
Mary, Katherine and Lady Jane Grey: Heirs to the last Tudor – Talk by Leanda de Lisle
England’s Forgotten Queen Interview
Crown of Blood Interview with Nicola Tallis
The Lady Jane Grey’s Prayer Book Interview with Stephan Edwards
Interview with Leanda de Lisle
‘The House of Dudley’ Interview with Joanne Paul
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Category Archives: Book Reviews
My review of ‘Henry VIII’s Children: Legitimate and Illegitimate Sons and Daughters of the Tudor King’ by Caroline Angus
Caroline Angus’s book is a fascinating look at the lives of the children of Henry VIII. From the longed-for Prince Henry who died at 52 days old to those that survived: Mary, Elizabeth, and Edward. Also included are Henry Fitzroy, … Continue reading
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My review of ‘Young Queens: Three Renaissance Women and the Price of Power’ by Leah Redmond Chang
‘Young Queens’ is a fascinating look at the queenships of three different women and the challenges they faced. Catherine de Medici was Queen Consort of France and then Queen Mother during the 3 reigns of her sons, Mary Queen of … Continue reading
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My review of ‘Edward VI: Henry VIII’s Overshadowed Son’ by Stephanie Kline
‘Edward VI: Henry VIII’s Overshadowed Son’ is an extremely well written account of the life of one of the less well-known Tudor monarchs. The longed-for son of Henry VIII, who became King at 9 years of age, Edward has largely … Continue reading
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My review of ‘The Granddaughters of Edward III’ by Kathryn Warner
Kathryn Warner’s latest book, is a fascinating look at the 11 granddaughters of King Edward III and Queen Philippa of Hainault. While I knew a little about Edward III and his sons, I did not know very much about his … Continue reading
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My review of ‘The Sixteenth Century in 100 Women’ by Amy Licence
This wonderful book is like a 100-piece jigsaw puzzle, with each chapter building towards a picture of life for women in the sixteenth century. The 100 women featured include Queens, Queen Consorts, noblewomen, ordinary women and nameless women who were … Continue reading
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