Tracy Borman Livres

The third novel from historian and TV presenter Tracy Borman, author of The King's Witch trilogy.

The book explores the profound relationship between Anne Boleyn and her daughter, Elizabeth I, highlighting how both women shaped British history. It reveals Anne's pivotal role in religious reform and her influence on Elizabeth's groundbreaking reign, marked by independence and power in a male-dominated society. Tracy Borman offers a fresh perspective on their intertwined legacies, delving into their personal struggles and aspirations. This joint portrait redefines the legacy of the Tudor era, emphasizing the lasting impact of both women's lives beyond their public personas.

Exploring the evolution of the British monarchy from William the Conqueror to Queen Elizabeth II, this narrative delves into the diverse backgrounds of forty-one monarchs, including the Normans, Tudors, and Hanoverians. Tracy Borman highlights their varied personalities and the monarchy's adaptability, which has allowed it to survive political upheaval. The book also examines the significance of royal palaces, artistic representations, and ceremonial traditions, celebrating the enduring legacy of the crown and its role in shaping British history.

The book was first published in Great Britain in 2021 by Hodder & Stoughton, part of Hachette UK. It showcases contemporary themes and narratives, reflecting modern societal issues or engaging storytelling that resonates with current readers.

This book reveals the fascinating stories, dramatic events and colourful characters that make up the Tower of London s remarkably long and varied history. Written from a social perspective, it presents a fresh appraisal of this world-famous site and sets it apart from any other available book. It offers a comprehensive history of the fortress, from its Roman origins right up to the present day. With over 200 colour illustrations and a comprehensive and chronological narrative divided into thematic chapters, it conveys brilliantly the many and varied stories which make up the Tower s history from the menagerie and royal mint to the roll call of its famous prisoners. The story of the Tower of London is, in many respects, the story of England. When building work began on the fortress, the capital was little more than a small town with no more than 10,000 inhabitants. Almost 1,000 years later, the fortress still stands as a symbol of royal power, pomp and ceremony, tradition, heritage, military might, treachery and torture. Its myriad roles are reflected in the complex series of buildings that make up this formidable, magnificent fortress an iconic site that still attracts millions of visitors from across the world each year."

An exploration of the history of the British monarchy from 1066 to the present day.

The Tudor monarchs were constantly surrounded by an army of attendants, courtiers and ministers. Even in their most private moments, they were accompanied by a servant specifically appointed for the task. A groom of the stool would stand patiently by as Henry VIII performed his daily purges, and when Elizabeth I retired for the evening, one of her female servants would sleep at the end of her bed. These attendants knew the truth behind the glamorous exterior and this book reveals the previously unexamined details about the characters we think we know so well

Historian Tracy Borman tells the story of the real Wolf Hall in this definitive biography of Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII's most trusted servant.

One of the most extraordinary mother and daughter stories of all time - Anne Boleyn, the most famous of Henry VIII's wives and her daughter Elizabeth, the 'Virgin Queen'.

'An outstanding work of historical artistry, a brilliantly woven and pacy story of the men who surrounded, influenced and sometimes plagued Henry VIII.' Alison Weir Henry VIII is well known for his tumultuous relationships with women, and he is often defined by his many marriages. But what do we see if we take a different look? When we see Henry through the men in his life, a new perspective on this famous king emerges. Henry's relationships with the men who surrounded him reveal much about his beliefs, behaviour and character. They show him to be capable of fierce, but seldom abiding loyalty; of raising men only to destroy them later. He loved to be attended and entertained by boisterous young men who shared his passion for sport, but at other times he was more diverted by men of intellect, culture and wit. Often trusting and easily led by his male attendants and advisers during the early years of his reign, he matured into a profoundly suspicious and paranoid king whose favour could be suddenly withdrawn, as many of his later servants found to their cost. His cruelty and ruthlessness would become ever more apparent as his reign progressed, but the tenderness that he displayed towards those he trusted proves that he was never the one-dimensional monster that he is often portrayed as. In this fascinating and often surprising new biography, Tracy Borman reveals Henry's personality in all its multi-faceted, contradictory glory.