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moonlightcupofcocoa 's review for:
Power Couples of the Tudor Era
by Jo Romero
informative
medium-paced
Thank you to Pen and Sword and Netgalley for the advance copy! As always all thoughts shared here are 100% my own.
Now I must confess, I am pretty newbie to anything and everything Tudor. While I have dipped my toes here and there in medieval history, I only know the bare minimum when it comes to Medieval English history specifically.
This book found me at exactly the right time as I started reading more about the Tudor era and, in my opinion, it was the best introduction I could ask for when it comes to some of the major figures and how they connect with one another.
The nine couples explored by the book are by no means the only influential couples from the era. Some weren't even long-term successful (I know, it's not a shocker when Henry VIII is on the list), while others may not have necessarily been romantically connected. But they all certainly left a mark, be it politically, religiously or culturally.
One of the things I especially appreciated is the author explored the couples from a holistic standpoint without shying away from their pitfalls. At the same time, the spotlight wasn't just on the more popular figure. The influences, accomplishments and the legacy of both figures are presented to the reader. Not only that, but the book does a great job debunking some of the common myths about some of the figures or the couple together.
Overall, as a newbie, I enjoyed this book and learned a ton! Whether you're curious about the couples, or you're being introduced to them like me, this is a valuable read.
You can also find me on: Instagram
Now I must confess, I am pretty newbie to anything and everything Tudor. While I have dipped my toes here and there in medieval history, I only know the bare minimum when it comes to Medieval English history specifically.
This book found me at exactly the right time as I started reading more about the Tudor era and, in my opinion, it was the best introduction I could ask for when it comes to some of the major figures and how they connect with one another.
The nine couples explored by the book are by no means the only influential couples from the era. Some weren't even long-term successful (I know, it's not a shocker when Henry VIII is on the list), while others may not have necessarily been romantically connected. But they all certainly left a mark, be it politically, religiously or culturally.
One of the things I especially appreciated is the author explored the couples from a holistic standpoint without shying away from their pitfalls. At the same time, the spotlight wasn't just on the more popular figure. The influences, accomplishments and the legacy of both figures are presented to the reader. Not only that, but the book does a great job debunking some of the common myths about some of the figures or the couple together.
Overall, as a newbie, I enjoyed this book and learned a ton! Whether you're curious about the couples, or you're being introduced to them like me, this is a valuable read.
You can also find me on: Instagram
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Religious bigotry, Murder, Colonisation, War