Seward would do anything just to demonstrate Richard was indeed the Shakesperian monster of the tradition.The point here is not whether or not he murdered the princes in the tower. The point is: even if he did it (I'm personally sure he didn't tough) is it enough to mark him as evil, to make him ...
To understand the Wars of the Roses and Henry VIII's obsession with France, we must look back at the Hundred Years War. At least that is what Desmond Seward believes and he is right. The source of the conflict he points out doesn't stem out merely from Edward III's claim to the French throne on a...
I agree with those who think Goodreads should offer half stars. My main problem with this pretty interesting book is what Seward gets wrong at the offset: the unaccountable blossoming of the south of France as a fountain of chivalry and appreciation of women. This is a standard attitude of Weste...
This is a re read for me, It was one of my Nan's favourites some twenty or even thirty years ago. Each King is given a section and it follows through on their upbringing, marriages, affairs, children, battles etc. along with enlightening examples of everyday events and anecdotes, lots of interest...
