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The Tudor Chronicles: 1485-1603 (2008)

by Susan Doran(Favorite Author)

4.26 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1435109392 (ISBN13: 9781435109391)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Metro Books

review 1: For fans of history, this book is not to be missed. Doran writes in prose easily understood by readers of all levels, and the book is packed with art and primary documents. It all goes by fast - it is written in a year-by-year format - and there were many times when I had to research stuff on my own out of curiosity and/or thirst for more knowledge. There is so much fascinating stuff that happens throughout the 1500s that you cannot help but love the book. It makes a great companion with its sister book, the Plantagenet Chronicles.
review 2: Any Tudor-phile will appreciate this thoroughly comprehensive and beautiful volume. It documents the entire dynasty year by year and is full of gorgeous color images, paintings, document facsimiles, and contemporary accoun... morets. It is incredibly detailed, occasionally tedious, recounting every privy appointment and title, political maneuverings on the continent, treasonous plots, executions, riots and every last element of Tudor life. Of course, the latter half of the book is dedicated to Elizabeth I and her long reign. It becomes mildly redundant with assassination attempts, naval expeditions, and administration. Regardless of any monotony, this is an incredible resource covering all aspects of the six Tudor monarchs. less

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