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| | | | | Marie of Luxembourg, Countess of Saint-Pol, Soissons and Vendôme from the Book of Hours of Catherine de'Medici While researching my book about the women of Burgundy, the name of Marie of Luxembourg arose as she married her maternal uncle Jacques of Savoy, Count of Romont. Yolande of France, Duchess of Savoy, had to contend with... | |
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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 | |
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| | | | | Available for pre-order from Amazon UK or direct from Amberley Who would you choose as your heroines of the Tudor world? Anne Boleyn? Poor A... | |
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| | | Remember, remember the fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder, treason Should EVER be forgot... Actually, I have read recently that there is a move afoot to gradually replace our traditional Guy Fawkes Night or Bonfire Night with Hallowe'en which seems rather a shame. I shall digress briefly and... | ||