Tudors Dynasty & Beyond

*Matt has the week off, so I invited Mike back to discuss someone who may or may not come up in my next conversation with Matt on Henry VI.
For generations, Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset, has been remembered as one of the defeated leaders of the Lancastrian cause at the Battle of Tewkesbury. But does history tell the whole story?
In this episode, I welcome back historian Dr. Michael Jones to take a fresh look at one of the most controversial figures of the Wars of the Roses. Together, we trace Beaufort's remarkable journey from the embattled Beaufort family, through years of exile in Burgundy, to his final stand in 1471.
Drawing on evidence from European archives, Dr. Jones argues that Beaufort was far more than a doomed Lancastrian commander. He was a respected military leader, a close companion of Charles the Bold, and a man whose unwavering loyalty and commitment to the chivalric code set him apart in an age of shifting allegiances and political betrayals.
Was Edmund Beaufort truly the reckless commander portrayed by later Yorkist accounts? Or has one of Lancaster's most capable and honorable champions been unfairly judged by history?
Join us as we explore loyalty, exile, warfare, and the dramatic final chapter of the Beaufort family's role in the Wars of the Roses.
"The Beauforts get a hard deal." Dr. Michael Jones makes the case for why it's time to take another look.
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Mike's Thesis/Dissertation he mentioned: https://research-information.bris.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/34504530/507865.pdf
Information on the Tewkesbury Festival he will be speaking at on 11 July at 7:30pm: https://www.johnmooremuseum.org/events/tewkesbury-1471-a-vindication-of-edmund-beaufort-duke-of-somerset/
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Host: Rebecca Larson
Guest: Dr. Michael K. Jones

Lately, I've been on a historic fiction kick. I read so much non-fiction that it's an absolute pleasure when I can just sit back and let a story tells itself without taking notes.
Today, I welcome back the absolutely wonderful Tracy Borman to chat about her new novel The House of Boleyn - which I cannot recommend enough. I am a huge fan of Tracy's fiction (as you'll discover from our chat).
Get your copy of The House of Boleyn now - you can order through Blackwell's from the US and get free shipping and you won't have to wait until August either! Order HERE
Order the Frances Gorge's series here:
The King's Witch (Book One)
The Devil's Slave (Book Two)
The Fallen Angel (Book Three)
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Host: Rebecca Larson
Guest: Prof. Dr. Tracy Borman, OBE

When we think of Tudor education, names like Erasmus and Roger Ascham often come to mind. But they weren't the only men shaping the minds of England's future kings, queens, and nobles.
In this episode, we continue our exploration of Tudor tutors by turning our attention to three fascinating figures: Bernard André, the blind poet and historian who served Henry VII; Giles Duwes, the French linguist who helped educate generations of Tudor royals; and Richard Fetherston, a respected scholar whose loyalty to Catherine of Aragon ultimately led him to the executioner's block.
Join me as we uncover the lives, careers, and lasting legacies of these remarkable educators and discover how their influence extended far beyond the classroom.
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Andre's stuff is in Latin: Historia regis Henrici Septimi, a Bernardo Andrea tholosate conscripta : necnon alia quædam ad eundem regem spectantia : Gairdner, James, 1828-1912 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive - https://archive.org/details/historiaregishen00gair/page/90/mode/2up
Alternatively an English translation can be found here: https://philological.cal.bham.ac.uk/andreas/1e.html
And here is a link to Duwes book:
An introductorie for to lerne... : Duwes, Giles : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive - https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1475-1640_an-introductorie-for-to-_duwes-giles/page/n5/mode/2up
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Amy's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BBSK2SDQ?ccs_id=109e65de-e6dc-4f7e-ac20-4f5f9b2dac8f
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Host: Rebecca Larson
Co-Host/Guest: Amy McElroy

Matt Lewis is back and I have a little fun with him at the beginning of the episode.
This time, Matt teaches us all about Henry V and his ongoing quest for power and greatness. I could not help but mention how Henry VIII (nearly a century later) tries to emulate his idol, but fails miserably.
When people think of Henry V, they usually think of Agincourt. But there was far more to this king than one famous battlefield victory.
Was Henry V truly England's last warrior king? How much of his reputation comes from his achievements, and how much from centuries of mythmaking? And what might have happened if he had lived beyond the age of 35?
Join us as we take a closer look at one of England's most celebrated medieval monarchs and the legacy he left behind.
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Host: Rebecca Larson
Guest: Matt Lewis

The Black Prince is one of the most famous figures of the Middle Ages - but how much do we really know about the man behind the legend?
In this episode, I'm joined by historian Dr. Michael Jones to explore the life and career of Edward of Woodstock, better known as the Black Prince. From his remarkable military successes at Crécy and Poitiers to his role in the Hundred Years' War, we follow his rise as England's most celebrated warrior. But this conversation goes beyond the battlefield.
Together, we examine his upbringing as the eldest son of King Edward III, his relationship with his mother, and the challenges that marked the final years of his life. We also discuss how the Black Prince's untimely death changed the course of English history and helped shape the troubled reign of his son, Richard II.
Was he truly the perfect medieval prince, or has history polished his reputation? Join us as we separate the man from the myth.
Check out his book available everywhere - The Black Prince: England's Greatest Medieval Warrior
Amazon US Link: https://a.co/d/0f5g738s
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Host: Rebecca Larson
Guest: Dr. Michael Jones