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thefreelancehistorywriter.com
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| | | | | Henry Tudor was the least likely candidate to become King of England. A descendant of King Edward III, he was born to a teenage Lancastrian mother during the precarious time in English history that came to be known as the Wars of the Roses. He ended up spending fourteen years in exile in Brittany and... | |
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lancashirepast.com
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| | | | | The story of Greenhalgh Castle is bound up with two men: Sir Thomas Stanley, who had it built, and his descendant Earl James Stanley whose actions in the Civil War would lead to its destruction. These two men's stories are fascinating tales of choosing the right or wrong side to be on in a dispute... | |
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historytheinterestingbits.com
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| | | | | Seal of Nicholaa de la Haye, Lincoln Cathedral Nicholaa de la Haye is one of those very rare women in English history. She is renowned for her abilities, rather than her family and connections. In a time when men fought and women stayed home, Nicholaa de la Haye held Lincoln Castle against all-comers. Her strength... | |
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www.medievallatin.com
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| | | "Women of the Anarchy" by Sharon Bennett Connolly is a captivating exploration of the often-overlooked female figures who played pivotal roles during the tumultuous period of the Anarchy in 12th-century England. While civil wars are traditionally dominated by tales of men in battle, Connolly brings to light the equally significant contributions of mothers, sisters, and wives who navigated the complexities of a conflict that shaped the destiny of a nation.The narrative begins by setting the stage | ||
