She delivers a lot of information, yet it's an easy read. one could argue that if he didn't know where the bodies were it would be difficult to do so. Ricardians won't like it because Weir states upfront that she believes that Richard III is by far the most likely murderer. Many a history book fails miserably with that, but she doesn't. Many a history book fails miserably with that, but she doesn't. What if Edward V and his brother Richard, Duke of York, survived their uncle’s reign and even that of their brother-in-law Henry VII? Opposing theories and points of view are carefully considered. "Comprehensive and insightful, THE PRINCES IN THE TOWER offers a unique perspective on a profound mystery." These sources include the account of Dominic Mancini, an Italian monk who was in England from 1482-July 1483 as part of a French delegation and the Croyland Chronicles. Mary Queen of Scots: The True Story of the Life & Time of Mary Stuart of Scotland (... Catherine The Great: Last Empress Of Russia. Start by marking “The Mythology of the Princes in the Tower” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? As for the previous reviewers who ascertain the book is largely based on Sir Thomas More's unfinished book on the life of Richard III, that isn't true. Alison Weir goes to contemporary sources to unravel the fate of the sons of Edward lV, the princes in the Tower of London. Within weeks, Richard coerced Parliament into declaring him king on the supposed grounds that the late king's marriage had been invalid. Please try again. It's a tumultuous period of history that isn't well documented, but her account is authoritative and scholarly. The Princes in the Tower is an expression frequently used to refer to Edward V, King of England and Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York. Here, Weir (The Six Wives of Henry VIII, 1992) throws new light on this horror story--and especially on the mysterious disappearance of the two boys who stood in Richard's way. Pity, you ancient stones, those tender babes, Whom envy hath immured within your walls! Well done A. W, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 March 2017, A really first class book by a top author. Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2018. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Ashdown-Hill died 18 May 2018 of motor neurone disease. I enjoyed it. in regards to a date discrepancy noted by one of her key sources she simply states: people aren't good with dates. You will learn how Catherine bided her time & amassed the necessary political and military support to overthrow the heir to the Romanov dynasty. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. This book details the rise and fall of Marie Antoinette who became the symbol of the French revolt. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. His super power? As I've said in my other reviews even though he's a Ricardian like me he's also good at being fair and honest regarding KRIII and not making him out to be absolutely innocent of anything regarding the complex situation surrounding the Princes and their disappearance. I'm currently rereading this (which is how I remember the details) and I'm enjoying it as much as the first time I read it. About The Princes in the Tower "Comprehensive and insightful, THE PRINCES IN THE TOWER offers a unique perspective on a profound mystery." I have just finished reading this book and can recommend it to anybody who wants to read about the deaths of the two princes. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to movies, TV shows, music, Kindle e-books, Twitch Prime, and more. Above all, Weir argues her way convincingly through recent scholarship and the ongoing debate as to the princes' fate and Richard's role in it. Other writers, including novelists Josephine Tey and Sharon Kay Penmann, have examined the disappearance of Edward V and his younger brother.
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