The Private Life of Edward IV by John Ashdown-Hill
After his death, Edward's marriage to Elizabeth Woodville, the beautiful widow of a Lancastrian knight, was called in to question, with claims made that he had previously married Eleanor Talbot. Edward's children by Elizabeth, including his eldest son and heir to the throne, Edward, were declared illegitimate, making room for Edward's brother Richard on the throne. Known as a womaniser, Edward had numerous mistresses and left behind many illegitimate children. Dr John Ashdown-Hill, a central figure in the Looking for Richard Project and 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, discussing the truth behind Edward's reputation. Who were Edward's mistresses and was there any truth behind the allegations that his marriage to Elizabeth was invalid?
John Ashdown-Hill was a historian, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, and a member of the Society of Genealogists, the Richard III Society and the Centre Européen d’Études Bourguignonnes. He was Leader of Genealogical Research and Historical Advisor for the Looking for Richard Project and is the author of The Last Days of Richard III, the book that inspired the dig.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781445652450 |
| ISBN 10 | 1445652455 |
| Title | The Private Life of Edward IV |
| Author | John Ashdown-Hill |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Amberley Publishing |
| Year published | 2016-11-15 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
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