{"product_id":"the-illustrated-tudor-dictionary-hardcover","title":"The Illustrated Tudor Dictionary - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSimon Sandys-Winsch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOffers a comprehensive and visually engaging guide to key figures, events, and themes of sixteenth-century England.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Tudor Dictionary\u003c\/i\u003e is unique. For the first time, the Tudor Age has been brought to life in an illustrated dictionary format that is clear and easy to read. It is aimed at anyone who wants to widen and deepen their knowledge of sixteenth-century England. Cross-referencing is made easy with highlighted text and numerous, beautiful images provide further insight into this period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll notable characters, events and themes are covered, ranging from Henry VIII, education and the Battle of Bosworth to Francis Drake, the Reformation and the Spanish Armada. Several entries also deal with lesser-known characters and aspects such as Will Somer, marriage and Parliament.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book aims to include all of the important facts but, at the same time, provide the reader with fascinating trivia. The following questions, for example, are answered: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhich king's head was used as a football?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho was the first female ambassador in European history?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho had to be buried at midnight to prevent a riot?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy was a leading European academic abducted, blindfolded and forced into a fishing boat?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhich 'wizard' claimed he could communicate with angels?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy is a hangman's rope displayed in a school cabinet?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhich monarch always cheated at cards?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten in a concise and balanced style, \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Tudor Dictionary\u003c\/i\u003e is the best introduction for students and lovers of history to the heroes and villains, the saints and sinners and the glories and disasters of the Tudor Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 13, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51777860993312,"sku":"9781036101985","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9219cedc448a4069240d174bf1d503f0.webp?v=1780502568","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-illustrated-tudor-dictionary-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}