She Wolves: England’s Early Queens
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A rich story... full of captivating twists and shocking betrayals Radio Times
Brilliant three part series Sunday Express
Riveting … She-Wolves is as fun as The Lion in Winter and a hundred times more accurate The Times
In the Medieval and Tudor world there was no question in peoples’ minds about the order of God’s creation – men ruled and women didn’t. A King was a warrior who literally fought to win power then battled to keep it. Yet despite everything that stood in their way, a handful of extraordinary women did attempt to rule medieval and Tudor England.
In this series, historian Helen Castor explores seven queens who challenged male power, the fierce reactions they provoked, and whether the term ‘She Wolves’ was deserved.