Inside the Tudor Court
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
A first-hand perspective on Henry VIII's court and relationships
Lauren Mackay Books
Dr Lauren Mackay is a historian specializing in Early Modern Europe, with a particular focus on Tudor history. Her work delves into the courtly intrigues and pivotal figures of the era, concentrating on detailed examinations of the lives and influence of diplomats and courtiers. Mackay offers a lively and engaging perspective on this captivating historical period, uncovering previously untold aspects of significant events and relationships.
The tragic story of Anne Boleyn has been retold over the centuries, yet two key figures in Anne's life-her father Thomas and brother George- are often relegated to the margins of Henry VIII's turbulent reign. Well before Anne's coronation in 1533, Thomas was regarded as one of Henry's most skilled and experienced ambassadors, and George was a talented young courtier on the rise. But Anne's downfall was to have a devastating effect on her family – ultimately costing her and her brother their lives. A family whose success and prestige had been shaped over generations was destroyed in a violent and brutal episode as the king sought a new wife and a male heir. In this first biography devoted to the Boleyn men, Lauren Mackay takes us beyond the stereotypes of Thomas and George to present a story that has almost been lost to history. This book follows the Boleyn men as they negotiated their way through the ruthless game of politics among the wolves of the court, and establishes their place in Tudor history.
Wolf Hall Companion
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
An accessible and authoritative companion to the bestselling Wolf Hall trilogy by Hilary Mantel, published after the third and final book, The Mirror and the Light.