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| Author | Sarah Gristwood |
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Publication date | September 23, 2021 |
| ISBN | 9781786078940 |
The Tudors in Love: Passion and Politics in the Age of England's Most Famous Dynasty is a non-fiction book by Sarah Gristwood. It is about the House of Tudor and its members various romantic relationships. [1]
The Tudors in Love is a history of the Tudor period in England with a focus on the royal members of the House of Tudor and their romantic relationships. [1] Gristwood argues that much of the justification for Tudor rule in Europe was based on their relationships and "courtly love," tracing the idea back more than 300 years. [2] Case studies from the book include Henry VIII and his six wives, the execution of Anne Boleyn, and Elizabeth I's courtiers. [1]
The Tudors in Love was positively received by critics. Publishers Weekly noted the detail Gristwood described the Tudors with and noted her ability to decipher "the era's flowerly language." [3] Kirkus Reviews praised the book's depth but criticized the level of literary scholarship. [4] Tina Brown, writing in The New York Times , described the book as "dense but compelling" and praised Gristwood for humanizing the various Tudor royals. [5] Historian Gareth Russell wrote a positive review of the book for The Times , describing Gristwood as having "brilliantly and entertainingly illuminated" the time period. [6]
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