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Understanding Anne Boleyn

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I've read several books on the subject of Anne Boleyn - each are very similar with slightly varying take of her, and each I have read with an open mind. It is important for me to understand who she was as a person, whether or not she loved Henry or power, and what is her legacy. Understanding Anne Boleyn Anne Boleyn was the daughter of Thomas Boleyn and Elizabeth Howard - the fact that her mother came from the very noble Howard family was impressive, but the fact that it [More]

Book Review: “Falcon’s Rise” by Natalia Richards

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Lately I've been binge reading books and articles about both Anne Boleyn and her daughter Elizabeth. With Anne Boleyn it can be easy to burn out on her, especially during the month of May. Everywhere you look there is another post or image of her and discussion of her unjust execution. In the past, a majority of the stuff I read about Anne had to do with her time at Tudor court, so I was excited to have the opportunity to read about time in Mechelen. Here is a snippe [More]

A Prince is Born: Henry, Duke of Cornwall (1 January 1511)

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On the New Year's Day 1511, Queen Katherine gave birth to a son - he would be called Henry, Duke of Cornwall. His birth was greatly celebrated by his parents and the kingdom for England and Henry had an heir. Unfortunately, the Prince would only live for 52 short days. In this article we see quotes from Hall's Chronicles and Letters and Papers that both refer to the birth, and the death, of the sweet young prince, "little Prince Hal." Birth of a Prince This blurb from [More]