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The Private Life of Edward IV

John Ashdown-Hill

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Description:From the moment it became public news, the validity of Edward's marriage to Elizabeth Widville was called in to question. This alarmed Widville and led her into political killings. She was terrified that she would lose her crown and that her children would never succeed to the throne. But after Edward’s death, a bishop announced that he had previously married the king to Lady Eleanor Talbot. As a result, Edward's children by Elizabeth, including heir to the throne Edward, were declared illegitimate, making Edward's brother Richard the legitimate heir. Later, claims were put forward that Edward had left behind many illegitimate children. Dr. John Ashdown-Hill, a renowned Richard III historian, now turns his attention to Richard's eldest brother, Edward IV. He unravels the complex web of stories around Edward's private life. Did Edward have numerous mistresses? Did he produce many bastards? Who was his legal wife? And what caused the early death of Eleanor Talbot?We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Private Life of Edward IV. To get started finding The Private Life of Edward IV, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: From the moment it became public news, the validity of Edward's marriage to Elizabeth Widville was called in to question. This alarmed Widville and led her into political killings. She was terrified that she would lose her crown and that her children would never succeed to the throne. But after Edward’s death, a bishop announced that he had previously married the king to Lady Eleanor Talbot. As a result, Edward's children by Elizabeth, including heir to the throne Edward, were declared illegitimate, making Edward's brother Richard the legitimate heir. Later, claims were put forward that Edward had left behind many illegitimate children. Dr. John Ashdown-Hill, a renowned Richard III historian, now turns his attention to Richard's eldest brother, Edward IV. He unravels the complex web of stories around Edward's private life. Did Edward have numerous mistresses? Did he produce many bastards? Who was his legal wife? And what caused the early death of Eleanor Talbot?We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Private Life of Edward IV. To get started finding The Private Life of Edward IV, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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