Art historian with an interest in visual messages
Hilary Mantel emphasized that novels should raise questions rather than provide answers, illustrated through her portrayal of Thomas Cromwell and Holbein's art. Cromwell’s rise amid Tudor court politics is detailed alongside Holbein’s contributions, reinforcing both the artistry and historical significance of their relationship, while reflecting the intricate dynamics of power and identity during that era.
Author : Conor Byrne, BA (Hons), MA. Publisher: The History Press. I received this latest biography by Conor Byrne from the publishers on Friday, 22nd July. It sits well in the hand and the size of the text makes it easy to read. Congratulations History Press on a beautifully produced book. Lady Katharine Grey & her son, Edward… Continue reading Lady Katharine Grey: A Dynastic Tragedy by Conor Byrne- A Review
My grateful thanks to Dr Wilkinson for giving me the privilege of hosting this article that gives us a wonderful insight into the early life of Henriette d'Angleterre, the daughter of Charles I, and later wife of Philipe d'Orleans, brother of Louis XIV of France. Dr Wilkinson's last two books have been on Louis XIV… Continue reading Henriette: a Sketch of a Childhood – by Dr Jo Wilkinson
Thank you to Amberley for sending me a copy of Jo Wilkinson’s latest book, The Man in the Iron Mask. If you are interested in history and the back stories of who did what to whom, then The Man in the Iron Mask will have you enthralled. Dr Wilkinson’s knowledge of the court of Louis XIV of France and… Continue reading The Man in the Iron Mask by Dr Josephine Wilkinson
The Cromwell Enigma by Derek Wilson, published by MaryleboneHouse. When it comes to Thomas Cromwell (1485 – 1540), what more of an enigma can there be than the paucity of detail for the years he spent abroad prior to becoming the indispensable secretary to Cardinal Wolsey and then the man who administered the affairs of… Continue reading The Cromwell Enigma – A Review
Melanie V Taylor 