Author(s): Jane Bingham

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The Tudors reveals the complex personalities behind the most powerful dynasty in English history, which included Henry VIII and his succession of wives, Bloody Mary and Elizabeth I in England’s golden age. Delve into a fascinating era that witnessed barbaric public executions and courtly conspiracies, the Great Fire of London and the plague, as well as being the age of Shakespeare and Raleigh, the Reformation, exploration, and victory over the Spanish Armada. The book explores the shocking contrasts of the Tudor age, where the splendour of court life contrasted with the squalor of the rat-infested cities. The author, Jane Bingham, also discusses whether history has treated the Tudor rulers fairly.