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The Two Eleanors of Henry III

The Lives of Eleanor of Provence and Eleanor de Montfort

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This account of two strong medieval women and their relationship " thoroughly engrosses you in a story hundreds of years past" ( Seattle Book Review).Born in 1223, Eleanor of Provence has come to England at the age of twelve to marry the king, Henry III. He's sixteen years older, but was a boy when he ascended the throne. He's a kind, sensitive sort whose only personal attachments to women so far ... Read more

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This account of two strong medieval women and their relationship " thoroughly engrosses you in a story hundreds of years past" ( Seattle Book Review).Born in 1223, Eleanor of Provence has come to England at the age of twelve to marry the king, Henry III. He's sixteen years older, but was a boy when he ascended the throne. He's a kind, sensitive sort whose only personal attachments to women so far
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Henry III

The Great King England Never Knew It Had

by Darren Baker ...

'Henry III is generally classed among the weakest and most incompetent of England's medieval kings. Darren Baker tells a different story.' - Michael Clanchy, author of England and Its Rulers, 1066–1307***'A personal and detailed narrative…bring[s] alive the glamour and personalities of thirteenth-century England.'***- Huw Ridgeway, author of 'Henry III', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography ... Read more

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'Henry III is generally classed among the weakest and most incompetent of England's medieval kings. Darren Baker tells a different story.' - Michael Clanchy, author of England and Its Rulers, 1066–1307***'A personal and detailed narrative…bring[s] alive the glamour and personalities of thirteenth-century England.'***- Huw Ridgeway, author of 'Henry III', Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
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Crusaders and Revolutionaries of the Thirteenth Century

De Montfort

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This family biography charts the rise and fall of the medieval dynasty credited with establishing England's parliamentary system.Originally from France, the de Montfort family grew to prominence during the 13th century as heroes of the Crusades. Winning lordships around the Mediterranean, they married into the English aristocracy and ascended to an Earlship. Historian Darren Baker explores the ... Read more

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This family biography charts the rise and fall of the medieval dynasty credited with establishing England's parliamentary system.Originally from France, the de Montfort family grew to prominence during the 13th century as heroes of the Crusades. Winning lordships around the Mediterranean, they married into the English aristocracy and ascended to an Earlship. Historian Darren Baker explores the
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With All for All

The Life of Simon de Montfort

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Like his crusading father before him, Simon de Montfort’s combination of charisma, determination and fearlessness, reinforced by a wife with similar qualities, made him one of the greatest men of his age. This biography follows his life from his birth and upbringing in France until his defeat and death at the hands of the future Edward I. The pivotal year was 1264, when Montfort captured Henry III ... Read more

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Like his crusading father before him, Simon de Montfort’s combination of charisma, determination and fearlessness, reinforced by a wife with similar qualities, made him one of the greatest men of his age. This biography follows his life from his birth and upbringing in France until his defeat and death at the hands of the future Edward I. The pivotal year was 1264, when Montfort captured Henry III
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Richard of Cornwall

The English King of Germany

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Richard of Cornwall was born in 1209 as the youngest son of King John. His life of adventure made him one of the wealthiest and most widely travelled men of his era. Praised for his diplomatic and organisational skills, he led the last successful crusade to the Holy Land and was elected king of Germany. At home he was indispensable to his brother Henry III, but he resented his dependence on him ... Read more

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Richard of Cornwall was born in 1209 as the youngest son of King John. His life of adventure made him one of the wealthiest and most widely travelled men of his era. Praised for his diplomatic and organisational skills, he led the last successful crusade to the Holy Land and was elected king of Germany. At home he was indispensable to his brother Henry III, but he resented his dependence on him
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Simon de Montfort and the Rise of the English Nation

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Like his crusading father before him, Simon de Montfort’s combination of charisma and fearlessness made him one of the greatest men of his age. This biography follows his life from his birth in France and arrival in England to his defeat and death at Evesham in 1265. Along the way he succeeded in establishing a constitutional monarchy and, in the act he is most famous for, broadening the scope of ... Read more

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Like his crusading father before him, Simon de Montfort’s combination of charisma and fearlessness made him one of the greatest men of his age. This biography follows his life from his birth in France and arrival in England to his defeat and death at Evesham in 1265. Along the way he succeeded in establishing a constitutional monarchy and, in the act he is most famous for, broadening the scope of
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Edward II's Nieces, The Clare Sisters

Powerful Pawns of the Crown

by Kathryn Warner ...

"A great book to introduce you to three fascinating sisters whose marriages during the reign of the infamous Edward II transformed England." — Adventures of a Tudor NerdThe de Clare sisters Eleanor, Margaret and Elizabeth were born in the 1290s as the eldest granddaughters of King Edward I of England and his Spanish queen Eleanor of Castile, and were the daughters of the greatest nobleman in ... Read more

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"A great book to introduce you to three fascinating sisters whose marriages during the reign of the infamous Edward II transformed England." — Adventures of a Tudor NerdThe de Clare sisters Eleanor, Margaret and Elizabeth were born in the 1290s as the eldest granddaughters of King Edward I of England and his Spanish queen Eleanor of Castile, and were the daughters of the greatest nobleman in
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The Boy King

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Series Book 3 - The Seymour Saga
One of Open Letters Review's Ten Best Historical Novels of 2020; First Place Winner, 2021 Chaucer Award for pre-1750s historical fiction"Highly recommend both as a standalone and series read. Wertman's work is among the best Tudor fiction on the market" - Historical Fiction ReaderHis mother Jane Seymour died at his birth. Now his father, King Henry VIII, has died as well. Nine-year-old Edward ... Read more

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One of Open Letters Review's Ten Best Historical Novels of 2020; First Place Winner, 2021 Chaucer Award for pre-1750s historical fiction"Highly recommend both as a standalone and series read. Wertman's work is among the best Tudor fiction on the market" - Historical Fiction ReaderHis mother Jane Seymour died at his birth. Now his father, King Henry VIII, has died as well. Nine-year-old Edward
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Ladies of Magna Carta

Women of Influence in Thirteenth Century England

by Sharon Bennett Connolly ...

An innovative take on Magna Carta history that examines the impact and influence of women.39. No man shall be taken, imprisoned, outlawed, banished or in any way destroyed, nor will we proceed against or prosecute him, except by the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land.This clause in Magna Carta was in response to the appalling imprisonment and starvation of Matilda de Braose, ... Read more

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An innovative take on Magna Carta history that examines the impact and influence of women.39. No man shall be taken, imprisoned, outlawed, banished or in any way destroyed, nor will we proceed against or prosecute him, except by the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land.This clause in Magna Carta was in response to the appalling imprisonment and starvation of Matilda de Braose,
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Culloden

The History and Archaeology of the Last Clan Battle

by Tony Pollard ...

A team of historians and archaeologists re-examine what happened at the Battle of Culloden between the Scottish Jacobites and Great Britain.In battle at Culloden Moor on April 16, 1746, the Jacobite cause was dealt a mortal blow. The power of the Highland clans was broken. And the image of sword-wielding Highlanders charging into a hail of lead delivered by the red-coated battalions of the ... Read more

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A team of historians and archaeologists re-examine what happened at the Battle of Culloden between the Scottish Jacobites and Great Britain.In battle at Culloden Moor on April 16, 1746, the Jacobite cause was dealt a mortal blow. The power of the Highland clans was broken. And the image of sword-wielding Highlanders charging into a hail of lead delivered by the red-coated battalions of the
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A History of Magic and Witchcraft

Sabbats, Satan & Superstitions in the West

by Frances Timbers ...

The author of Magic and Masculinity explores the history and development of magic and witchcraft in Western society.Broomsticks, cauldrons, familiars, and spells—magic and witchcraft conjure a vivid picture in our modern-day imagination. While much of our understanding is rooted in superstition and myth, the history of magic and witchcraft offers a window into the past. It illuminates the lives of ... Read more

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The author of Magic and Masculinity explores the history and development of magic and witchcraft in Western society.Broomsticks, cauldrons, familiars, and spells—magic and witchcraft conjure a vivid picture in our modern-day imagination. While much of our understanding is rooted in superstition and myth, the history of magic and witchcraft offers a window into the past. It illuminates the lives of
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The Man Behind the Tudors

Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk

by Kirsten Claiden-Yardley ...

"Shed[s] some light on a rather remarkable man who was really behind the curtain during the reigns of quite a few English kings." — Adventures of a Tudor NerdThomas Howard, 2nd duke of Norfolk, lived a remarkable life spanning eighty years and the reigns of six kings. Amongst his descendants are his granddaughters, Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, and his great-granddaughter, Elizabeth I. The ... Read more

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"Shed[s] some light on a rather remarkable man who was really behind the curtain during the reigns of quite a few English kings." — Adventures of a Tudor NerdThomas Howard, 2nd duke of Norfolk, lived a remarkable life spanning eighty years and the reigns of six kings. Amongst his descendants are his granddaughters, Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, and his great-granddaughter, Elizabeth I. The
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