In Bed with the Tudors
Subtitle The Sex Lives of a Dynasty from Elizabeth of York to Elizabeth I
By Amy Licence
Published by
Amberley Publishing
ISBN 9781445614755
Winter 2014
Synopsis
Illegitimate children, adulterous queens, impotent kings, and a whole dynasty resting on their shoulders. Sex and childbirth were a matter of life or death for the Tudors: Elizabeth of York died in childbirth, Henry VIII’s queens were beheaded for infidelity and Elizabeth I’s virginity signalled the demise of a dynasty.
Author's Biography
Amy Licence is an historian of women's lives in the medieval and early modern period, from Queens to commoners. Her particular interest lies in the late fifteenth and early sixteenth century, in gender relations, Queenship and identity, rites of passage, pilgrimage, female orthodoxy and rebellion, superstition, magic, fertility and childbirth.
Reviews
‘A fascinating book examining the sex lives of the Tudors in unprecedented detail’ - THE DAILY EXPRESS
'Passionate embraces in the corridors of Westminster, infidelity in the monarchy and the scandals of illegitimate children are all explored in Amy Licence's new book' – ESSEX EVENING ECHO
Price £8.99
Reader Comments
wonderful book
An historical book!
Beautifully written-would really recommend this.
We really enjoyed this book. It was well researched and very readable.
Fantastic book, full of interesting facts about Tudor life. A real page turner.
Super debut.
Would recommend this excellent read.
Obviously well researched and an intriguing look into another aspect of Tudor times
Dives deep into the bedrock of their lives -- very good book.
A Brilliant book..Gave such a good insight into Pregnancy and Childbirth for those days..So enjoyed it.
I loved this book. It has a wealth of the kind of tiny details about women's lives that other writers have overlooked.
I have read a lot of books on the Tudors and this was exceptional. It had so many facts and details about the ordinary lives of women and what they went through in childbirth. I was also fascinated by Licence's take on the impact of the reformation. It's well written, interesting, original and deserves to win.
I love ⤠this book 📚
Amy brings Tudor Life to life far better than any film or drama. The details confirm her master of research and her thoughts make you question your own.
Lovely book, I love the Tudors and this was a fascinating insight into their personal lives!
One of the best books I have ever read! Amy Licence is a brilliant and passionate author who brings history to life.
Brilliant writing
Absolutely love this book,,,, the way Amy Licence approaches this era from the womens point of view is both refreshing and fascinating, not to mention informative.
Even though we know certain facts about important Women there is often little to truly go on from records. Also from the female perspective learning about how women managed with childbirth motherhood and surviving is so important. Amy writes in a way that immediately draws you in. Reading this is like sitting opposite her in a comfy chair and it leaves you gripped and yearning for more from this wonderful Author. I have met Amy and she is truly lovely and remarkable lady who because of her empathy to others only adds to her writing.
Fantastic book very informative easy to read. Amy is a lovely person too.
Amy Licence brings history to life. This book is a wealth of information and enlightenment.