Friday, May 30, 2014

The Rise of the Tudors: The Family that Changed English History

Author: Chris Skidmore
Stars: 2
Review by: Mandy Apgar

An account of the British Tudor dynasty from its beginnings within an upstart Welsh family to its first established sovereign Henry 7th. Focuses mostly on the events leading to the Battle of Bosworth, where Henry's forces fought those of Richard III to a successful conclusion. Would have been better if it, although the event certainly had massive implications long term, focused more on the earlier members of the family instead of Henry like so many other texts. Also, went a bit too much almost into Richard, partly because of his body's recent discovery beneath a parking lot reviving interest in the battle.
 

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