A Slice of Medieval
Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
Derek Birks is an #historicalfiction author who is interested in all matters historical. Sharon Bennett Connolly is a #medieval #historian who writes mainly about women.
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Apr 26, 2019 • 15min
The Wars of the Roses 35 - When is a King not a King?
Why did loyal Richard of Gloucester seize the throne from his 12 year old nephew?
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Apr 12, 2019 • 17min
The Wars of the Roses 34 - Off With His Head!
May 1483 and Richard, Duke of Gloucester takes measures to weaken any potential opponents...
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Mar 30, 2019 • 17min
The Wars of the Roses 33 - 1483 The Game Begins...
Edward IV has died and the scramble for the throne begins...
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Mar 15, 2019 • 13min
The Wars of the Roses 32 - Edward, Prince of Wales
One of the central figures in the crisis of 1483 is the young king, Edward V. I take a look at what we know about the boy.
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Mar 2, 2019 • 17min
The Wars of the Roses 31 - Gloucester, the Loyal Brother
We look at the role of Richard, Duke of Gloucester during Edward IV's second reign.
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Feb 15, 2019 • 15min
The Wars of the Roses 30 - Trouble with the In-laws??
During Edward IV's second reign much criticism has been levelled at the queen's Woodville family. Is it justified?
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Feb 2, 2019 • 16min
The Wars of the Roses 29 - 1470s A Surfeit of Brothers...
After the peace, comes the division of the spoils and the Duke of Clarence was not happy with his share. But then when was he ever happy?
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Feb 1, 2019 • 2min
Historical Fiction - Feud by Derek Birks
This is a sample of the audiobook of Feud, book 1 of the Rebels and Brothers series, set during the Wars of the Roses. Written by Derek Birks and narrated by Mike Rogers.
Jan 25, 2019 • 14min
The Wars of the Roses 28 - 1471 Peace, The Final Frontier...
Edward IV has secured his throne - again. His enemies are all dead - now all he has to do is control his allies.
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Jan 12, 2019 • 14min
The Wars of the Roses 27 - 1471 Peace in our time...
In the aftermath of Tewkesbury, a few more challenges remain if Edward IV is to finally secure his throne.
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