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The Tudor Age

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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.

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.