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A material culture book that celebrates the way the Tudors experienced the world through their five senses, the first book of its kind

New paperback edition - The first ever comprehensive history of the queens, princesses and ladies of the Tudor family. Always more than mere foils of men, these Tudor women are fascinating in their own right.

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A unique new look at the sixteenth century, told through the lives of 100 different women.

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New in paperback - The five hundredth anniversary of a momentous and spectacular meeting between two rival Renaissance monarchs, a failed bid for peace in Europe.

1464. Family conflicts, Lancaster against York, the fight for the English throne continues. During the early years of his reign, Edward IV of York battles to bring peace and stability to the country, as Henry Beaufort, Duke of Somerset, raises support in the north, attempting to return the Lancastrian king, Henry VI, to the throne. With uprisings imminent, the Earl of Warwick pursues a marriage alliance with France, determined to bring about a...

Take a 500-year journey back in time and experience the Tudor Era through the five senses. Much has been written about the lives of the Tudors, but it is sometimes difficult to really grasp how they experienced the world. Using the five senses, Amy Licence presents a new perspective on the material culture of the past, exploring the Tudors' relationship with the fabric of their existence, from the clothes on their back, roofs over their heads ...

What went on behind closed doors in the Tudor Court? Comprehensive coverage of all the major Tudors, from Henry VII and Henry VIII to Elizabeth I. Full of fresh information and insights.

The Five Senses 1485-1603: How the Tudors Experienced the World. Much has been written about the lives of the Tudors, but it is sometimes difficult to see their world through their eyes. Using the five senses, Amy Licence presents a new perspective on the material culture of the past, exploring the Tudors' relationship with the fabric of their existence, from the clothes on their back, the roofs over their heads and the food on their tables, t...

The five-hundredth anniversary of the meeting between two Renaissance monarchs is marked by this book analysing the full implications and factors at play in Henry VIII and Francis I's encounter on the Field of the Cloth of Gold.

New paperback edition - The interweaving lives of Ida John, Sophie Brzeska and Fernande Olivier: three mould-breaking women who forged modern relationships with extraordinary men (writer Augustus John, and artists Henri Gaudier-Brzeska and Picasso).

Ten men who, had they lived, would have changed the course of history

The first ever comprehensive history of the queens, princesses and ladies of the Tudor family. Always more than mere foils of men, these Tudor women are fascinating in their own right.

THE biography of the most alluring, important and enigmatic of Henry VIII's six wives - Anne Boleyn.

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The defeated Lancastrian monarchs of War of the Roses, Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou's reign witnessed soaring highs and desolate losses. Never before considered in a dual biography, Amy Licence explores the stark differences in their unlikely alliance, reign and legacy.

A hugely informative and detailed biography of perhaps the most enigmatic of Henry VIII's wives, Licence brings the colour, scandal and intimate secrets of the Tudor court to life.

MadeGlobal's "All About" series is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to know more about the key characters of history. The books are colourfully illustrated throughout, have a simple narrative to explain the key points in the character's life and more detailed sections for the more-able reader or teacher. Richard III was a king of England who lived over 500 years ago. He died in battle, and for centuries people thought his bones had b...