Tudor Princes and Princesses (Hardback)
The Early Lives of the Children of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
Imprint: Pen & Sword History
Pages: 216
Illustrations: 12 mono illustrations
ISBN: 9781399034111
Published: 5th June 2025
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In 1485, the marriage of Henry Tudor and Elizabeth of York united two warring houses, setting the foundation for the powerful Tudor dynasty. Together, they had seven children, heirs to a new era in England’s history. While some of these siblings would go on to leave a lasting legacy, shaping the course of history through politics, religion, and culture, little is often said about their early lives.
So what were their childhoods truly like? How did their upbringing influence the adults they would become? From the pressure of being raised under the shadow of the Wars of the Roses to the daily rituals, education, and relationships that defined their formative years, the lives of these Tudor children were anything but ordinary. By exploring their personal stories in greater detail, we gain insight into the unique challenges they faced and the forces that shaped them into the influential and formidable historical figures they became, some leaving a lasting legacy that we remember to this day.
The perfect read for any Tudor and history reader.
NetGalley, Georgi Lvs Books
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
NetGalley, Caroline Palmer
A fascinating look at the childhoods of Henry VII, Elizabeth of York, and their children. Three of whom would grow up to shape Europe and the Modern world.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
NetGalley, Maria Müller
The book recounts the events of the childhood of the children of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. Hardly anything is left out. For example, it talks about upbringing and education under difficult conditions. At the end, in the conclusion, the development of the children is once again beautifully described.
I really enjoyed the book. It is very informative. Sometimes you can't process everything so quickly, but the beautiful writing style makes it possible to read the text easily and quickly.
The book is well worth reading.
It's perfect for people who are very interested in British history!
Tudor Princes and Princesses is an interesting and informative book. Aimee Fleming looks at the lives of the children of Henry vii and Elizabeth of York, discussing their childhoods, education, relationship with their parents and subsequent roles in political alliances. She shows how their upbringing and relationship with each other and wider family members influenced their actions and beliefs, and, as such, those of their children and grandchildren who would be so important and influential in the future of England and Scotland.
NetGalley, Nicola Hall
Aimee’s book will be a welcome addition to my Tudor history collection.
An intriguing and informative look at the children of the Royal Tudor household. Well-written, descriptive and well-paced.
NetGalley, Maggie Palner
Tudor Princes and Princesses is a brilliantly researched and well fleshed out narrative of one of the most exciting and tumultuous eras of British History. While focusing primarily on the famous royal figures, many of the supporting 'characters' are also explored. The inclusion of people not always spoken about in great detail was a welcome appearance. This history is brought to life through the people who made it. Well written and nuanced, this is the perfect book for people who want an inside look into the primary figures of Tudor England.
NetGalley, Bea Kenny
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
NetGalley, Nicola Wilton
I read this book on my travels and it was a great companion on train journeys and in coffee shops where I always looked forward to bringing out my kindle to read a chapter or two.
Many will know of the more famous children of Henry VII (Henry VIII I’m looking at you), but when it comes to naming his siblings and other children of the union of the House of York and Lancaster, Henry VIII tends to take centre stage. I really enjoyed getting to know the lives of the Tudors through the chapters and found it to be a really well written and enjoyable story from the start.
It was an easy book for me to consume as I both love the Tudors and learning more about this era so it delivered on all fronts. An easy 5/5.
Tudor Princes and Princesses is a detailed non-fiction account of the early lives of the children of Henry Tudor and Elizabeth of York.
NetGalley, Liberty Dean
Having grown up obsessed with Tudor England and still having a strong interest in that period of history into adulthood, I gravitate towards this brand of historical non-fiction. It is evident that the author is very knowledgeable and conducted a lot of research when writing this book. I learned a lot.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
NetGalley, Amber Ward
Quick read…very fun to deep dive into the world of the Tudors and learn about their princes and princesses. Learned some new information. Will definitely purchase when it releases.
About Aimee Fleming
Aimee Fleming is a historian and author from North Yorkshire. She is happily married, with three growing boys and a whole host of pets. She studied history at the University of Wales, Bangor and then later completed a masters in Early Modern History at the University of York as a mature student. She has a passion for history, particularly the Tudors, and worked for over a decade in the heritage industry in a wide variety of roles and historic places.