Richard I – Portrait Gallery
Henry II – Portrait Gallery
The White Ship and the Plantagenets
What did the sinking of The White Ship in 1120 have to do with the ascendance of the Plantagenets to the English throne in 1154? Let's start in 1120. Henry I, William the Conqueror's son, is on the English throne. Though he has many illegitimate children, he has only one l … [Read more...] about The White Ship and the Plantagenets
Convince Me
I usually have strong positive opinions. I love the books of Sharon K. Penman. They are interesting, well written, and historically accurate. I enjoy Elizabeth Chadwick as well. But I like to think that I am open minded and enjoy the works of many authors. At my book club mee … [Read more...] about Convince Me