The Private Lives of the Tudors: Uncovering the Secrets of Britain's Greatest Dy

Description: The Private Lives of the Tudors by Tracy Borman The internationally bestselling author of Thomas Cromwell and Elizabeths Women takes readers behind closed doors and into the intimate lives of the Tudor monarchs FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Englands Tudor monarchs--Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I--are perhaps the most celebrated and fascinating of all royal families in history. Their love affairs, their political triumphs, and their overturning of the religious order are the subject of countless works of popular scholarship. But for all we know about Henrys quest for male heirs, or Elizabeths purported virginity, the private lives of the Tudors remain largely beyond our grasp. In The Private Lives of the Tudors, Tracy Borman delves deep behind the public face of the monarchs, showing us what their lives were like beyond the stage of court. Drawing on the accounts of those closest to them, Borman examines Tudor life in fine detail. What did the monarchs eat? What clothes did they wear, and how were they designed, bought, and cared for? How did they practice their faith? And in earthlier moments, who did they love, and how did they give birth to the all-important heirs? Delving into their education, upbringing, sexual lives, and into the kitchens, bathrooms, schoolrooms, and bedrooms of court, Borman charts out the course of the entire Tudor dynasty, surfacing new and fascinating insights into these celebrated figures. Author Biography Tracy Borman is Englands joint chief curator of Historic Royal Palaces and chief executive of the Heritage Education Trust. She has written seven previous books, including the highly acclaimed Elizabeths Women and Thomas Cromwell. She has a PhD in history from the University of Hull and lives in Surrey with her family. Review Praise for The Private Lives of the Tudors: A New York Times Book Review Editors Choice "For Borman, the intimate particulars of everyday life are what help the past come bracingly, stirringly alive. Her full-quivered social history of the Tudor monarchs . . . furnishes readers with a Hey, did you know . . . ? on almost every page . . . [An] authoritative work."--New York Times Book Review "[Written] with effortless verve . . . [A] riveting history."--O, The Oprah Magazine "Bormans passion for the Tudor period shines forth from the pages of this fascinatingly detailed book."--Allison Weir, author of The Six Wives of Henry VIII "[A] fascinating new book . . . No royal family is better known . . . But theres still much to learn from The Private Lives of the Tudors thanks to the expertise and persistence of Borman . . . The most captivating moments of Private Lives, and there are plenty of them, bring the reader into other personal Tudor moments of strength, weakness, and heartache."--Christian Science Monitor "Comprehensively researched and compulsively readable . . . The potions, plots, liaisons and marriages described in this book are thoroughly entertaining . . . A bloody good read."--Minneapolis Star Tribune "This is a fascinating and informative account of the personal lives of the Tudors. So much so that it is certain that the average person would surely be unfamiliar with much of this history."--New York Journal of Books "A measured, precise, and humanizing overview of the behind-the-scenes monarchical lives of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VII, Mary I, and Elizabeth I . . . Fascinating . . . This Downton Abbey-like peek into the everyday lives of these privileged yet cloistered rulers and their households will appeal to both serious scholars and Tudor enthusiasts."--Booklist "Amusing [and] well-researched . . . [An] entertaining mixture of esoteric social history and well-known details of the persona lives of the Tudor monarchs."--Kirkus Reviews "Borman . . . unearth[s] some obscure and intriguing tidbits that have been overlooked by other historians . . . Though all five Tudor monarchs made even their most private moments into courtly spectacles . . . Bormans fine book goes far toward humanizing them. Recommended."--Publishers Weekly "[A] fascinating, detailed account . . . Borman ranges far and wide in her quest to throw light on what the Tudor kings and queens ate, what they wore, what they did with their days and how they spent their nights . . . This is a book of rich scholarship. Tracy Borman . . . knows her Tudor history inside out."--Daily Mail (UK) "Borman approaches her topic with huge enthusiasm and a keen eye . . . All good fun. And there is plenty of it . . . Borman really succeeds when she uses her store of homely tidbits to recast our perceptions of Tudors we thought we knew . . . This is a very human story of a remarkable family, full of vignettes that sit long in the mind."--Sunday Times (UK) "Tracy Bormans eye for detail is impressive; the book is packed with fascinating courtly minutiae . . . [Borman is] a very good historian and this is a wonderful book."--Times (UK) "Like Alison Weir . . . Borman is an authoritative and engaging writer, good at prising out those humanising details that make the past alive to us."--Guardian (UK) Review Quote Praise for The Private Lives of the Tudors : A New York Times Book Review Editors Choice "For Borman, the intimate particulars of everyday life are what help the past come bracingly, stirringly alive. Her full-quivered social history of the Tudor monarchs . . . furnishes readers with a Hey, did you know . . . ? on almost every page . . . [An] authoritative work." -- New York Times Book Review "[Written] with effortless verve . . . [A] riveting history." -- O, The Oprah Magazine "Bormans passion for the Tudor period shines forth from the pages of this fascinatingly detailed book." --Allison Weir, author of The Six Wives of Henry VIII "[A] fascinating new book . . . No royal family is better known . . . But theres still much to learn from The Private Lives of the Tudors thanks to the expertise and persistence of Borman . . . The most captivating moments of Private Lives , and there are plenty of them, bring the reader into other personal Tudor moments of strength, weakness, and heartache." -- Christian Science Monitor "Comprehensively researched and compulsively readable . . . The potions, plots, liaisons and marriages described in this book are thoroughly entertaining . . . A bloody good read." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune "This is a fascinating and informative account of the personal lives of the Tudors. So much so that it is certain that the average person would surely be unfamiliar with much of this history." -- New York Journal of Books "A measured, precise, and humanizing overview of the behind-the-scenes monarchical lives of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VII, Mary I, and Elizabeth I . . . Fascinating . . . This Downton Abbey -like peek into the everyday lives of these privileged yet cloistered rulers and their households will appeal to both serious scholars and Tudor enthusiasts." -- Booklist "Amusing [and] well-researched . . . [An] entertaining mixture of esoteric social history and well-known details of the persona lives of the Tudor monarchs." -- Kirkus Reviews "Borman . . . unearth[s] some obscure and intriguing tidbits that have been overlooked by other historians . . . Though all five Tudor monarchs made even their most private moments into courtly spectacles . . . Bormans fine book goes far toward humanizing them. Recommended." -- Publishers Weekly "[A] fascinating, detailed account . . . Borman ranges far and wide in her quest to throw light on what the Tudor kings and queens ate, what they wore, what they did with their days and how they spent their nights . . . This is a book of rich scholarship. Tracy Borman . . . knows her Tudor history inside out." -- Daily Mail (UK) "Borman approaches her topic with huge enthusiasm and a keen eye . . . All good fun. And there is plenty of it . . . Borman really succeeds when she uses her store of homely tidbits to recast our perceptions of Tudors we thought we knew . . . This is a very human story of a remarkable family, full of vignettes that sit long in the mind." -- Sunday Times (UK) "Tracy Bormans eye for detail is impressive; the book is packed with fascinating courtly minutiae . . . [Borman is] a very good historian and this is a wonderful book." -- Times (UK) "Like Alison Weir . . . Borman is an authoritative and engaging writer, good at prising out those humanising details that make the past alive to us." -- Guardian (UK) Excerpt from Book The royal bedding ceremony was subject to a similarly strict set of rules as the marriage ceremony and wedding feast. At around 8 oclock in the evening, the bride was escorted to her chamber by her ladies, who undressed her and put her to bed. The groom, meanwhile, was stripped down to just his shirt - an undergarment that would have reached to at least mid-thigh and, in Henrys case, would have been delicately embroidered. Then, accompanied by his gentlemen attendants, musicians, priests and bishops, he joined his wife in the bedchamber. The clerics would pronounce their blessings, and then a concoction of wine and spices would be served. Known as the void or voidee, this was a mixture of expensive sweet and sharp spices such as pepper, saffron, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. It was thought to be beneficial to health and digestion, as well as sweetening the breath and engendering strength and courage. The onlookers were often slow to leave. Sometimes, they demanded to see the naked legs of the couple touching, which in some cases was accepted as a sign of consummation. Others expected to witness the royal newlyweds kissing or embracing. It was a crude reminder that a royal body was the property of the state; its functions of great interest to the people of the realm. Even after the throng of courtiers had bidden the couple goodnight and left the chamber, some may have lingered outside the closed door, straining their ears for any sound that might indicate the act of consummation was underway. Description for Sales People A New York Times Book Review Editors Choice Published in hardcover to strong sales and favorable reviews, and cited as an "authoritative work" ( New York Times Book Review ) and "riveting history" ( O, The Oprah Magazine ) This is a unique and original look into the private daily lives of the Tudor monarchs: Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I. The Private Lives of the Tudors is full of captivating details--from what they ate and how they dressed (and why), to how they attempted to ensure the conception of male heirs, this is deeply researched history that explores these riveting figures in a new and insightful way. Americans continue to be fascinated by the Tudors, from the Showtime dramatic series to Philippa Gregory and Hilary Mantels novels (and their TV and stage adaptations). Borman is the joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces in the UK, working daily in the palaces that formed the private world of the Tudors. The Private Lives of the Tudors is the basis for a multi-part documentary series, hosted by Borman, which aired on British television in June 2016. Details ISBN0802127541 Author Tracy Borman Short Title PRIVATE LIVES OF THE TUDORS Pages 464 Language English ISBN-10 0802127541 ISBN-13 9780802127549 Format Paperback DEWEY B Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-10-17 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2017-10-17 NZ Release Date 2017-10-17 US Release Date 2017-10-17 UK Release Date 2017-10-17 Subtitle Uncovering the Secrets of Britains Greatest Dynasty Publisher Black Cat Imprint Black Cat Illustrations Bibliography; Index Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:124957822;

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