Abigail McIntyreThe Importance of the TudorsEven though the Tudors are from over 400 years ago, they are important to study and learn about today. It was not a perfect dynasty and…Nov 28, 2014Nov 28, 2014
Abigail McIntyreThe Tudors by G.J. Meyer book reviewG.J. Meyer wrote Tudors and explains why he added yet another volume to an already limitless supply on the most popular English dynasty. He…Nov 26, 2014Nov 26, 2014
Abigail McIntyreTudor by Leanda de Lisle book reviewThe book Tudor by Leanda de Lisle offers a very extensive view of the popular and powerful dynasty from the War of the Roses to the…Nov 26, 2014Nov 26, 2014
Abigail McIntyreThe Children of Henry VIII by Alison Weir book reviewIn the book, The Children of Henry VIII, author Alison Weir gives detailed accounts of the lives of Edward VI, Mary Tudor, and Elizabeth…Nov 26, 2014Nov 26, 2014
Abigail McIntyreElizabeth and her contributionsElizabeth never married, giving her the nickname ‘The Virgin Queen’. Some speculate this is because she saw all her father’s marriages end…Nov 25, 2014Nov 25, 2014
Abigail McIntyreThe Rise of Good Queen BessAfter the rest of her family was dead, Elizabeth I took the throne. Elizabeth had a troubled childhood almost from the moment she was born…Nov 25, 2014Nov 25, 2014
Abigail McIntyreThe Last Days of Bloody MaryIt was suspected soon that Mary was pregnant. Philip and their advisors began to make a succession plan in case Mary died in childbirth. It…Nov 25, 2014Nov 25, 2014
Abigail McIntyreThe beginning of Bloody MaryMary Tudor, the daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, was a devout Catholic and determined to make her nation the same. Her…Nov 25, 2014Nov 25, 2014
Abigail McIntyreLady Jane Grey and Mary TudorThe entire duration of Edward’s final illness, Princess Mary, his half sister, was continually updated about his condition. When the end…Nov 25, 2014Nov 25, 2014
Abigail McIntyreEdward VI’s short reignWhen Henry VIII died, the crown was passed to his son, Edward VI. Edward was only nine years old when he became king. Edward was the third…Nov 25, 2014Nov 25, 2014