Historical British Royalty: Biographies and Histories

[CarolynHarris]

"The Gothic King: A Biography of Henry III" by John Paul Davis

The 1st popular biography since the 19th century of one of England's most obscure monarchs.

The Medieval Book Reviews 8: The Gothic King: A Biography of Henry III by John Paul Davis | Carolyn Harris: Royal Historian

 

[ukchrisuk]

Henry VII- a concise history of the 1st Tudor King

Hi, I have just written a concise history about Henry VII and histenuous claim to the throne leading to the Tudor dynasty which ruled for 118 years. It is only 1400 words long so it should not take to long to read. You can find the link here King Henry VII

 

[An Ard Ri]

Its hard to believe that there's so little written about Henry III given the lenght of his reign,I will look out for this biography!

 

[CarolynHarris]

"Elizabeth's Bedfellows" by Anna Whitelock [Elizabeth I]

A Look at Elizabeth I through the eyes of her ladies-in-waiting who guarded the Queen's reputation and slept in her bedchamber

Elizabeth’s Bedfellows: An Intimate History of the Queen’s Court by Anna Whitelock (Review) | Carolyn Harris: Royal Historian

 

[CarolynHarris]

"Elfrida: The First Crowned Queen of England" by Elizabeth Norton

An interesting biography of a little known queen who was a key figure in the 10th century (and a thousand year old murder mystery!)

Elfrida: The First Crowned Queen of England by Elizabeth Norton (Review) | Carolyn Harris: Royal Historian

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[CarolynHarris]

"The Kings and Queens of England: The Biography" by David Loades

The history of England and the monarchy from Athelstan to Prince Charles

The Kings and Queens of England: The Biography by David Loades (Review) | Carolyn Harris: Royal Historian

 

[An Ard Ri]

The Search for Richard III

The Search for Richard III

By Philippa Langley and Michael Jones.

BBC News - Richard III hunter co-authors book on car park King

The search for Richard III by Philippa Langley and Michael Jones - review | Books | Entertainment | Daily Express

 

[CarolynHarris]

The Kings and Queens of Scotland by Timothy Venning

This book provides an introduction to Scottish royal history from the Picts to Queen Anne

The Kings and Queens of Scotland by Timothy Venning (Review) | Carolyn Harris: Royal Historian

 

[CarolynHarris]

Edward the Confessor by Peter Rex

Enjoyable read with plenty of info about Edward the Confessor's policies, piety and what he probably thought of his cousin William the Conqueror and his wife, Edith

Edward the Confessor: King of England by Peter Rex (Review) | Carolyn Harris: Royal Historian

 

[An Ard Ri]

Amazon review score : 2 out of 5

Edward the Confessor: King of England: Amazon.co.uk: Peter Rex: Books

 

[AdmirerUS]

Sadly, the first Amazon reviewer castigates the book because he/she did not understand all the words used and had to look words up in references.
Fine way to judge a book - by the shallowness of it's vocabulary.

Good Reads gave it 4 stars: King & Saint: The Life of Edward the Confessor by Peter Rex

Carolyn Harris points out what it does well: Edward the Confessor: King of England by Peter Rex (Review) | Carolyn Harris: Royal Historian

 

[CarolynHarris]

The Boleyn Women by Elizabeth Norton

The full Boleyn extended family including the divided loyalties of Anne Boleyn's aunts, cousins and sister-in-law

The Boleyn Women by Elizabeth Norton (Review) | Carolyn Harris: Royal Historian

 

[An Ard Ri]

Ælfthryth, as in the wife of Edgar & a queen who's reputation suffered greatly for posterity!

Sound interesting!

 

[CarolynHarris]

Queen Anne: Patroness of Arts

I recently read Queen Anne: Patroness of Arts by James Anderson Winn - I recommend it - the book restores Anne to her full cultural and political significance.

Friday Royal Read: Queen Anne: Patroness of Arts by James Anderson Winn | Carolyn Harris: Royal Historian

 

[An Ard Ri]

The Wars of the Roses: The Fall of the Plantagenets and the Rise of the Tudors

The Wars of the Roses: The Fall of the Plantagenets and the Rise of the Tudors


The Wars of the Roses: The Fall of the Plantagenets and the Rise of the Tudors by Dan Jones | 9780670026678 | Hardcover | Barnes & Noble

 

[CarolynHarris]

Magna Carta Muse and Mentor

I contributed a chapter on "King John and Magna Carta in Popular Culture" to the Magna Carta Muse and Mentor book that complements the Magna Carta exhibition at the Library of Congress, Washington DC that Princess Anne opened today. Here's more info about the book including a link to the table of contents.

New book chapter “King John and Magna Carta in Popular Culture” in Magna Carta: Muse and Mentor | Carolyn Harris: Royal Historian

 

[Emmily]

Congratulations! That's wonderful.

 

[CarolynHarris]

Thank you!

 

[Kent_spark]

I enjoy a good royal biography as much as I enjoy a cup of Earl Grey
I do love to read crime fiction as well. And when I am in a romantic mood, I choose Barbara Cartland. Agatha and Barbara are my favourite authors.

This presentation is lovely, the book should be on my list for Christmas!

 

[An Ard Ri]

Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox biographies

Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox biographies



The Other Tudor Princess: Margaret Douglas, Henry VIII's Niece by Mary McGrigor

New biography on Lady Margaret Douglas set for release in January 2015.

The Other Tudor Princess: Margaret Douglas, Henry VIII’s Niece: Mary McGrigor: 9780750961233: Amazon.com: Books

 

[An Ard Ri]

The World of Richard III by Kristie Dean

The World of Richard III by Kristie Dean

http://www.amazon.com/The-World-Richard-Kristie-Dean/dp/1445636344

The World of Richard III, by Kristie Dean

 

[An Ard Ri]

An Illustrated Introduction to The Tudors by Gareth Russell

An Illustrated Introduction to The Tudors by Gareth Russell

It seems there are never enough books on the Tudor Dynasty!

An Illustrated Introduction to The Tudors: Gareth Russell: 9781445641218: Amazon.com: Books


Tea at Trianon: An Illustrated Introduction to The Tudors

 

[An Ard Ri]

Alison Weir's next biography 'The Lost Tudor Princess: The Life of Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox' will be released in October 2015 as per Amazon.co.uk

Books by Alison Weir

 

[An Ard Ri]

King John: Treachery, Tyranny and the Road to Magna Carta

King John: Treachery, Tyranny and the Road to Magna Carta by Marc Morris

Released March 2015 and looks like a good read

Review

King John Treachery, Tyranny and the Road to Magna Carta by Marc Morris / King John England, Magna Carta and the Making of a Tyrant by Stephen Church | The Sunday Times

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_6?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=king+john&sprefix=King+J%2Cstripbooks%2C200

 

[An Ard Ri]

Isabella of France: The Rebel Queen: Kathryn Warner

Isabella of France: The Rebel Queen: Kathryn Warner

New biography of Isabella of France,queen of Edward II of England.

Isabella of France: The Rebel Queen - Medievalists.net

https://www.amazon.com/Isabella-France-Rebel-Kathryn-Warner/dp/1445647400

 

[An Ard Ri]

The Nevills of Middleham: England's Most Powerful Family in the Wars of the Roses

The Nevills of Middleham: England's Most Powerful Family in the Wars of the Roses by K.L. Clark


A family who certainly deserve a biography,looks interesting!

https://historytheinterestingbits.com/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nevills-Middleham-Englands-Powerful-Family/dp/0750963654

 

[TLLK]

THank you for the information as after reading about the War of the Roses, I've been fascinated by this family.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Join author and historian Karen Clark for a talk about the Nevills of Middleham: England's most powerful family in the Wars of the Roses, including their many connections to Warwick.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1765607757055361/

 

[eya]

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2...w-joanna-marschner-caroline-augusta-charlotte

"An book, edited by Joanna Marschner, considers the progressive initiatives of three 18th-century princesses. All three were German princesses who married into the ruling british royal family. First came Caroline of Ansbach, the queen consort of George II , then Augusta of Saxe-Gotha, who was married to Frederick prince of Wales and finally Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the long-suffering wife of poor George III."

 

[WreathOfLaurels]

Leanda de Lisle has recently submitted for publication her new biography of Charles I provisionally titled The White King: Charles I and the English Civil War due for Hardback release in August 2017.

http://https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/1088826/white-king/

http://http://www.publicaffairsbooks.com/book/the-white-king/9781610395618