King John
One of the problems which Historical Fiction authors face is just that – where to start a story? There is…
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King John – The man who bartered England to save his soul.
Who else but King John? In 1209 Pope Innocent III appointed Stephen Langton to be Archbishop of Canterbury, this is…
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KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
RICHARD THE LIONHEART The title of an epic film by Ridley Scott, historically accurate it tells the tale of how,…
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The Road to Jerusalem
ROBERT OF NORMANDY Preparations for the long road to Jerusalem during the first crusade began when the Normans landed on…
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O Robin, Robin, wherefore art thou Robin?
ROBIN HOOD Who is the High Sheriff of Nottingham really worried by? One windy day on top of the motte…
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William Marshal – Knight
William Marshal – Knight William Marshal is an incredible figure in English history. He was a dedicated Knight, loyally serving…
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How many Queens does a country need?
How many Queens does a country need? Many people will only remember a time when England had a single Queen….
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Architecture of the Crusader lands
Architecture of the Crusader lands When the crusaders left for the holy lands (Outremer) in 1096-1099, the intentions of some…
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The before and after of Magna Carta
The before and after of Magna Carta Now that the immediate story of Magna Carta is available on Amazon, I have been…
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Princes Predators and Plantagenets
Princes Predators and Plantagenets The behaviour of modern princes is a lot better than it used to be, given the…