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themaxdog's review against another edition
5.0
Full review now available on the blog: https://www.thewritinggreyhound.co.uk/2020/01/book-review-tudors-siobhan-clarke-linda-collins.html
The Tudors are one of the most infamous dynasties in the history of the English monarchy. We all know the story of Henry VIII and his ill-fated wives, but how much do we really know about what life was like in Tudor England? What changes did each new ruler make, who were the key players at court, and what were the political powers at play?
These are just some of the questions that Clarke and Collins seek to answer in this engaging, insightful book. Packed to the brim with interesting Tudor facts, it's clear to see how much research went into the creation of The Tudors. It's also easy to read and simple to digest, making it a great introduction to the Tudor period.
The book follows the logical course of the Tudor timeline, discussing the various monarchs and their lives in detail, alongside referencing important events and individuals. It really gets under the surface and brings history to life, which makes for a truly fascinating read.
A great deal of imagery is also presented in the book, ranging from portraits of the monarchs themselves through to reproductions of historic tapestries. These stunning visual aids also help to bring the words to life whilst also illustrating the more human side of these infamous people.
Beautifully presented and brimming with historical information, The Tudors is ideal for those looking to delve a little deeper into one of the most famous periods of English history.
The Tudors are one of the most infamous dynasties in the history of the English monarchy. We all know the story of Henry VIII and his ill-fated wives, but how much do we really know about what life was like in Tudor England? What changes did each new ruler make, who were the key players at court, and what were the political powers at play?
These are just some of the questions that Clarke and Collins seek to answer in this engaging, insightful book. Packed to the brim with interesting Tudor facts, it's clear to see how much research went into the creation of The Tudors. It's also easy to read and simple to digest, making it a great introduction to the Tudor period.
The book follows the logical course of the Tudor timeline, discussing the various monarchs and their lives in detail, alongside referencing important events and individuals. It really gets under the surface and brings history to life, which makes for a truly fascinating read.
A great deal of imagery is also presented in the book, ranging from portraits of the monarchs themselves through to reproductions of historic tapestries. These stunning visual aids also help to bring the words to life whilst also illustrating the more human side of these infamous people.
Beautifully presented and brimming with historical information, The Tudors is ideal for those looking to delve a little deeper into one of the most famous periods of English history.
aimeethom05's review against another edition
dark
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
Very informative.
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