The Tudor Age [Hardcover]

Jasper Ridley (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

A well-known writer of popular Tudor biographies ( Henry VIII , Penguin 1988; Elizabeth I , Penguin 1988), Ridley here presents a topical rather than narrative overview of 16th-century England aimed at the general reader. Beginning with a family portrait of the Tudors, he explores in subsequent chapters such subjects as London, houses, furniture and food, law enforcement and war, and sports and pastimes. The illustrations--color as well as black and white, many full page--complement the very readable text. Some professional historians will disagree with a few of Ridley's interpretations, but The Tudor Age is worthwhile for its fascinating descriptions of daily life and anecdotes about the era's famous figures. It will be an informative and attractive addition to public library shelves.
- Ronald Fritze, Lamar Univ., Beaumont, Texas
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Overlook Hardcover (December 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879514051
• ISBN-13: 978-0879514051
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,940,783 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Glaring errors, May 7, 2007

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Reader "a_reader_999" (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tudor Age (Paperback)

A fairly readable, accessible book that is marred by persistent, glaring errors. The very opening paragraphs state more than once that Henry Tudor landed in Milford Haven in August, 1483 instead of 1485. Later the text tells us that Mary Tudor married in 1334 instead of 1554. There are other, similar errors. The kind of errors that can confuse and frustrate the casual reader who is new to the subject. This kind of mistake, which ought to leap off the page and fairly strangle an editor, calls the credibility of an entire book into question. Every fact you read makes you wonder: Is this, too, a ridiculous typo?

I've read several other volumes by Ridley and enjoyed them. It's a shame this one didn't receive better proofing and editing.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read for Recreation or as a Resource, June 20, 2005

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Nelson Aspen "Author/Journalist" (Los Angeles & NYC, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tudor Age (Paperback)

This thoroughly detailed yet concise book is more than just full of information, it is a highly interesting look into the everyday lives of the Tudor citizen...whether he be a royal or a commoner.

From household furnishings to clothing, many ordinary aspects of daily living are extraordinarily revealed. Not just a compelling read for history buffs and genre fans, but an excellent resource guide for anyone developing a deeper exploration into what it was like to live in those tumultuous times.