num_pages: 464
description: All too often a dynasty is defined by its men with the women depicted as shadowy figures whose value lies in the inheritance they brought or the children they produced. Yet the Tudor dynasty is full of fascinating women from Margaret Beaufort who emerged triumphant after years of turmoil; Elizabeth of Yorks steadying influence; Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn whose rivalry was played out against the backdrop of the Reformation; to Mary I and Elizabeth Englands first reigning Queens. Many more women danced the Pavane under Henry VIIIs watchful eye or helped adjust Elizabeths ruff. These were strong powerful women whether that was behind the scenes or on the international stage. Their contribution took England from the medieval era into the modern. It is time for a new narrative of the Tudor women: one that prioritizes their experiences and their voices.
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title: Tudor Roses: From Margaret Beaufort to Elizabeth I
publisher: Amberley Publishing