Best of
Tudor

2012

Philippa Gregory 3-Book Set: The Tudor Court


Philippa Gregory - 2012
    A delightful set of three of Philippa Gregory's bestselling Tudor Court series, THE QUEEN'S FOOL, THE VIRGIN'S LOVER and THE OTHER QUEEN, perfect for a great Christmas present.

Le Temps Viendra: A Novel of Anne Boleyn, Volume I


Sarah Morris - 2012
    Anne is a young, 21st century woman in the midst of a lifelong love affair with the 16th Century and the enigmatic Anne Boleyn.

On This Day in Tudor History


Claire Ridgway - 2012
    On This Day in Tudor History gives a day-by-day look at events from the Tudor era, including births, deaths, baptisms, marriages, battles, arrests, executions and more.This must-have book for Tudor history lovers is perfect for:- Dipping into daily over your morning coffee- Using in the classroom- Trivia nights and quizzes- Finding out what happened on your birthday or special day- Wowing friends and family with your Tudor history knowledge- Researching the Tudor periodWritten by best-selling Tudor history author Claire Ridgway, On This Day in Tudor History contains a wealth of information about your favourite Tudor monarchs, their subjects and the times they lived in.Did you know: On 17th January 1569 Agnes Bowker gave birth to a cat?

A Visitor's Companion to Tudor England


Suzannah Lipscomb - 2012
    Suzannah Lipscomb visits over fifty Tudor places, from the famous palace at Hampton Court where dangerous court intrigue was rife, to less well-known houses, such as Anne Boleyn's childhood home at Hever Castle or Tutbury Castle where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned. In the corridors of power and the courtyards of country houses we meet the passionate but tragic Kateryn Parr, Henry VIII's last wife, Lady Jane Grey the nine-day queen, and hear how Sir Walter Raleigh planned his trip to the New World. Through the places that defined them, this lively and engaging book reveals the rich history of the Tudors and paints a vivid and captivating picture of what it would have been like to live in Tudor England.

Henry: Model of a Tyrant


David Starkey - 2012
    A true man of the Renaissance, his shift in character to an all-powerful tyrant is one of the most vivid and significant aspects of British history. David Starkey's biography charts Henry VIII's remarkable story.

The Tudors on Film and Television


Sue Parrill - 2012
    Since the birth of movie-making technology, the lives and times of kings Henry VII, Henry VIII, and Edward VI and queens Mary I, Jane Grey and Elizabeth I have remained popular cinematic themes. From 1895's The Execution of Mary Stuart to 2011's Anonymous, this comprehensive filmography chronicles every known movie about the Tudor era, including feature films; made-for-television films, mini-series, and series; documentaries; animated films; and shorts. From royal biographies to period pieces to modern movies with flashbacks or time travel, this work reveals how these films both convey the attitudes of Tudor times and reflect the era in which they were made.

The Boleyn Queen


Charlotte St. George - 2012
    LOVE ,DECEIT AND DEATH "THE BOLEYN QUEEN"offers a fresh take on a familiar tale-This is the real story of Anne Boleyn,Henry the eights second queen Anne has just recovered from the heartbreak involving her broken bethrothal to her beloved Henry Percy when she suddenly finds herself courted by king Henry the eight.Anne,whos sister Mary is the kings mistress,is exceedingly reluctant to encourage Henry ,but soon discovers that his ardour increases with her unwillingness.She attempts to escape but finds that she cannot,and before long ,Anne is obliged to accept the kings courtship .Thus begins a long ,and seemingly endless battle .........