The cardinals court by cora harrison, the first horseman by d. See more ideas about historical fiction, books to read and my books. Can you recommend any good reads set in tudor england. Gortner is excellent and on par with the likes steven saylor brimming with historical and prosaic erudition. Sansoms tudorera mystery series, his enlightened detective, a lawyer working for young queen elizabeth as yet to be crowned journeys to a remote estate to investigate the death of one of his employers distant relatives, a political killing bound. Sep 07, 2017 the sparrow and the hall by donald mace williams. These come in all shapes and sizes, from academic textbooks to popular history works, and can cover his entire life or only part of his reign. Philippa gregory goodreads author shelved 9 times as tudor historical fiction. After having been exiled from england, anne boleyn enters into a political marriage to king francois to extract vengeance upon king henry and to save france from the habsburg invaders.
I love books good books books to read my books aragon book suggestions book recommendations historical fiction books fiction novels. Books about tudor england conjures images of henry viii and anne boleyn, queen elizabeth i as gloriana, the spanish armada, and, last but absolutely not least, william shakespeare. When england thought women were no good in leadership positions, it seems. Jul 12, 2017 heres your allaccess pass into the ultimate historical fiction guide. Every time i slumber or groan my way through the latest awful tudor fiction full of heaving bosoms and egads. A selection of novels and non fiction about tudor england show list info the tudors ruled england between 14851603, under six monarchs. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Alison weir is best known for her works of historical non fiction about the tudor family, including highly regarded biographies of henry viii, his six wives, and elizabeth i. The thistle and the rose focuses on the tumultuous life of henry viiis older sister. Eleanor of aquitaine lived about 350 years earlier.
The book is very well written and the author gives the reader wonderful context by alternating chapters with the tudor story and the culture of england at the times. Removed, for not being about tudor england, the tudors, or even remotely in the period. A selection of novels and nonfiction about tudor england. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Childrens fiction books about the tudors making them readers. In the past few weeks, i have had a couple more interviews published about the portrayal of the young queen elizabeth ii in season 1 of the crown on netflix i discussed the queens image with elizabeth renzetti at the globe and mail. Best books, both fiction and nonfiction, about the tudor period in 16th century england.
The house of tudor ruled england and wales from 1485 to 1603 and includes the elizabethan period which ends with the completion of the reign of elizabeth i in 1603. May 12, 2012 by hilary mantelthe 2009 booker winner is the first in a series of novels the second, bring up the bodies, has just been published presenting the life of tudor statesman thomas cromwell. Though a work of fiction, the historical events take on a life of their own. I never realised there were so many tudor fiction books out there in terms of nonfiction the two books i would recommend on elizabeth are john guys elizabeth i and margaret collinsons elizabeth both of. But as always, there is so much more to any historical time period and to any society of the past than a few infamous personalities and events.
Books about tudor england conjures images of henry viii and anne boleyn, queen. A roundup of the best history books of 2017, from ken follett to andrew marr and tudor england to revolutionary russia. Some writers, like rosalind miles, have attempted to write the queens story from her own point of view, others have. Her fullquivered social history of the tudor monarchs henry vii, henry viii, edward vi, mary i.
Sansoms tudorera mystery series, his enlightened detective, a. Books about henry vii as expected from a website dedicated to henry vii, we are particularly interested in books which discuss the life and times of the first tudor monarch. Non fiction tudor books this is a list of non fiction books about the tudors and tudor england that i have referred to when researching posts and articles for my site. During the tudor period, arguably one of the most exciting times in history, one family dominated the country with two of the strongest monarchs ever to sit on the throne, henry viii and elizabeth i. Kate beaton is a genius, whose deft and brilliant comics find their subject matter in the pages of history books. All the light we cannot see, by anthony doerr a young bli. May 31, 2018 books about tudor england conjures images of henry viii and anne boleyn, queen elizabeth i as gloriana, the spanish armada, and, last but absolutely not least, william shakespeare.
The year is 1549, henry viii is recently deceased, and england is stewing in chaos. The red rose of the house of tudor, england, 1544, by kathryn lasky. Most are nonfiction, because thats what i tend to read the most, but ive also included a few of my favorite fiction books as well. The constant princess by philippa gregory, the other boleyn girl by philippa gregory, the. In recent years, shes also turned her pen to historical fiction, and this was her first novel, about young jane grey, who ruled england for nine days after the death of. This one is part of the royal diaries series for younger readers, and was probably one of the first fiction books about the era that i read, back in, like, junior high. He loves his wife and children, helps his neighbors, and, above all, is unswervingly loyal to keelwolf, the thane who virtually rules this part of northumbria. The best historical fiction of 2019 so far crimereads.
Its discussion about how the classes ate and how the economy was controlled by its stomach is a fascinating look into the social structure of tudorera england. The constant princess by philippa gregory, the other boleyn girl by philippa gregory, the boleyn inheritance by philippa. Garretts books should be read by anyone with an interest in 16th century england. Tudorera books and other media the tudors fanfic forum. English heritage has a range of books perfect for anyone who loves the tudors. Pages in category novels set in tudor england the following 33 pages are in this category, out of 33 total. It is a turbulent time in northumbria, but edgar tends to his. Nonfiction tudor books this is a list of nonfiction books about the tudors and tudor england that i have referred to when researching posts and articles for my site. Apr 01, 20 books about the tudors, henry viii, key stage 2 fiction, mary queen of scots, queen elizabeth i, themed fiction, tudor fiction this is the second in my hopefully ongoing series of blog posts based on fiction books that all deal with a similar theme. This list of the best books about the tudors is perfect for both beginners. Henry vii, henry viii, edward vi, lady jane grey, mary i.
Feb 08, 2011 margaret georges other books are also excellent come to think of it she wrote about mary queen of scots as well also tudor, this time elizabeth i this book spurred me onto to reading non fiction about mary queen of scots and i was shocked at how close to real life mgs book and the events in it were. Over the years ive amassed quite a large list of tudor books that ive read or want to read. The author has a theme and a mission to debunk the tudor legends. Her fullquivered social history of the tudor monarchs henry vii, henry viii, edward.
Just for the purposes of this list, and because im an anglophile, i chose to define the middle ages in england from 510 ce the end of the roman empire in britain to august 22, 1485 the battle of bosworth field during the wars of the roses, the start of the tudor dynasty. The best books on life in the tudor era five books expert. Two of them are novels and one of them is a documentary life of an individual, so its much more particular to that individual, shakespeare, than life for everybody else. After having been exiled from england, anne boleyn enters into a political. Wilson, the white rose murders by paul doherty, dea. Best books about the tudors tudor history by michele morrical. He loves his wife and children, helps his neighbors, and, above all.
Becoming king henry iiis best friend, simon falls in love. A notorious king, his six wives, and the one man who knew all their secrets by margaret campbell barnes. The best of royal historical fiction carolyn harris. Tudor fiction books for kids kids books set in tudor times. This is a long tudorvaloishabsburgmedici epic, written with authentic historical detail, plausibly blending facts with fiction. This novel combined two of my favorite things in fiction the tudor period and. This one is part of the royal diaries series for younger readers, and was probably one of the first. Edgar is a churl on a small farm in england during the seventh century.
Jean plaidy is one of the tudor eras most popular novelists. Margaret georges other books are also excellent come to think of it she wrote about mary queen of scots as well also tudor, this time elizabeth i this book spurred me onto to reading. Hubris and delusion at the end of hilary mantels tudor. Over the years, many novels have been published about queen elizabeth i and her world. Dec 18, 20 its discussion about how the classes ate and how the economy was controlled by its stomach is a fascinating look into the social structure of tudor era england. A classic 1952 novel about the pilgrimage of grace, when king henry viii was almost toppled by northern england s opposition the dissolution of the monasteries. Elizabeth i, queen of england, 15331603 fiction 14 great britain history henry viii, 15091547 biography 14 henry viii, king of england, 14911547 fiction. Two of them are novels and one of them is a documentary life of an individual, so its much more particular to that. Best books about tudor england your favorite books about tudor england, 14851603. Henry vii, henry viii, edward vi, lady jane grey, mary i, elizabeth i. I like to read many different kinds and genres of fiction. The list below of the best books about the tudors is perfect for both beginners and experts. Best books about tudor england 595 books goodreads. A classic 1952 novel about the pilgrimage of grace, when king henry viii was almost toppled by northern englands opposition the dissolution of the monasteries.
In the past few weeks, i have had a couple more interviews published about the portrayal of the young queen elizabeth ii in season 1 of the crown on netflix i discussed the queens image with elizabeth. Tudor fiction books for kids kids books set in tudor. Two of them are novels and one of them is a documentary life of an. Some writers, like rosalind miles, have attempted to write the queens story from her own point of view, others have written in the third person, and others have written fictional stories about the queen and her court. The actor, the rebel and the wrinkled queen by terry deary.
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