Dark History of the TudorsMurder, Adultery, Incest, Witchcraft, Wars, Religious Persecution, Piracy
Judith John
The Tudor dynasty lasted just 118 years (1485–1603), but transformed Britain from a medieval kingdom to a major European power. This extensively illustrated history focuses on the darker side of the period: the murder, adultery, and religious and political turmoil, from Henry VIII's treatment of his wives and the tragedy of Lady Jane Grey to Elizabeth I’s suppression of the Irish rebellion and sponsorship of pirates and slave traders.