The Tudors in Love: The Courtly Code Behind the Last Medieval Dynasty

Sarah Gristwood invites readers on a journey through the world of love, passion, and politics of the Tudor era. The author delves into the intimate secrets of the royal court, revealing how love shaped and destroyed the destinies of the most influential people of the time, and exploring how love influenced political decisions and the fate of the nation. The book tells about the tumultuous romances of Henry VIII, the intrigues at the court of Elizabeth I, and the loves and betrayals that took place behind castle walls. The Tudors played the roles of devoted lovers and capricious mistresses, first depicted in the novels of medieval literature. The book is a fascinating blend of historical facts and psychological analysis of the behavior of kings and queens. Sarah Gristwood creates vivid and multifaceted images of historical figures, making them more understandable and relatable to the modern reader. The book is full of interesting facts about life in the royal court, customs, and fashion of the time.