1000 Tudor People
Monarchs and magicians, politicians and philosophers, kings, criminals, musicians, and gardeners: learn about one thousand men and women from all walks of life who flourished during the Tudor period.
Melita Thomas
Author & historian
New Book Tudor People Rebels, Rogues, Villains, and Victims
A compact version of the popular 1000 Tudor People, now arranged thematically for further ease of use by anyone interested in the period.
• Featuring new material and tables that delve into the theme of the collection.
• Highlights a fascinating and lesser-known section of the Tudor population, with characters and stories even devoted fans of the period may not have encountered before.
Melita’s Latest Books
The King’s Pearl
Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary
Mary Tudor has always been known as ‘Bloody Mary’, the name given to her by later Protestant chroniclers who vilified her for attempting to re-impose Roman Catholicism in England. Recently, more nuanced accounts of Mary's life have been written, but many now portray her as 'tragic' Mary, which is not necessarily a complete picture either.
The House of Grey
Friends & Foes of Kings
The Grey family was one of mediaeval England’s most important dynasties, serving the kings of England as sheriffs, barons and military leaders from the reign of William the Conqueror.
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