tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post1785454827279159753..comments2023-10-12T15:03:15.389+01:00Comments on Lindsay's Romantics: Love & The Throne #5 - Katherine Valois & Owen Tudor by Stephanie BurkhartLindsay Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11513558547686982857noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-6512025307769048822010-05-27T14:24:07.076+01:002010-05-27T14:24:07.076+01:00Thanks everyone for popping in. I'm glad you e...Thanks everyone for popping in. I'm glad you enjoy it.<br /><br />Smiles<br />StephStephanie Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-42855856565541862392010-05-27T07:22:50.132+01:002010-05-27T07:22:50.132+01:00Great post, Steph, as always. This period isn'...Great post, Steph, as always. This period isn't mine and it's so interesting to learn all this information.Linda Acasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096791092366530129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-17136361318705349202010-05-26T19:29:21.184+01:002010-05-26T19:29:21.184+01:00Steph, fascinating as usual. The complexities of E...Steph, fascinating as usual. The complexities of English royalty always boggles my mind. <br /><br />I'm glad Henry raised his siblings. At least, they had each other for a time.Savanna Kougarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698138048388102279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-83517169077275017742010-05-26T18:49:27.982+01:002010-05-26T18:49:27.982+01:00Thanks for this fantastic historical series, Steph...Thanks for this fantastic historical series, Steph! I look forward to reading each essay.Lindsay Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11513558547686982857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-25440271580736252552010-05-26T18:43:10.229+01:002010-05-26T18:43:10.229+01:00Mona, and Patti *waves* Hi.
There's always a...Mona, and Patti *waves* Hi. <br /><br />There's always a very personal story behind any monarch. That's why I find history so fascinating. <br /><br />Henry VI as a child was noted to be very religous. At a *critical* point in his upbringing, as he was entering puberty, he had a monk for a teacher who basicaly taught him to "fear" sex, per se. Henry VI loved his mother, Katherine, very much and hated that he didn't have enough time with her. I have no doubt he embraced his siblings because it was his way to show his love for his mother. Interestingly, he started to show signs of his "madness" the same time his grandfather did, in his late teens, just as he was coming into his majority and his own on the throne. His regency was very peaceful and the British people were happy with it. <br /><br />I think Henry VI would have made a decent king if it wasn't for his mental illness.<br /><br />Smiles<br />StephStephanie Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-3326669637625540612010-05-26T17:18:41.553+01:002010-05-26T17:18:41.553+01:00Wow, great posting! I find it so interesting that ...Wow, great posting! I find it so interesting that Henry took an active role in raising up his siblings! Most royalty are known for their proclivity towards disposing of any rivalry for the throne especially relatives who may present a "legitimate" claim. I did not know this about Henry and love that you brought up this small but (to me)admirable behavior! I love history.P.I. Barringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05225260434926598041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-90894111036074788012010-05-26T17:13:59.080+01:002010-05-26T17:13:59.080+01:00Steph, I always learn something interesting throug...Steph, I always learn something interesting through your posts, didn't know those two kings suffered of mental illness. Great gift for rulers!!!<br />I love History.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-24261767321110879462010-05-26T16:14:57.688+01:002010-05-26T16:14:57.688+01:00Julia, Jean Plaidy's book is well researched. ...Julia, Jean Plaidy's book is well researched. I found that Plaidy (Holt) did a lot of research into her novels using a bunch of primary sources. In some places she makes educated guesses, but for me, her educated guesses make a lot of sense using common sense.<br /><br />I don't know if Plaidy's book is available - I'm sure it is. It might have a different cover. I bought the copy I have in the late 1980's. <br /><br />The foundations of the Tudors build in #7 with Edmund and Margaret. That will be up sometime in June. <br /><br />Smiles<br />StephStephanie Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-42566161267657610632010-05-26T15:55:31.899+01:002010-05-26T15:55:31.899+01:00I love this post. I'm actually going to keep ...I love this post. I'm actually going to keep it bookmarked so I can re-read occasionally. The foundation of the Tudor Court now makes much more sense. I think I'll get a copy of the book too!Julia Rachel Barretthttp://juliarachelbarrett.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-4330652020386161742010-05-26T15:14:23.983+01:002010-05-26T15:14:23.983+01:00Oh man! And we think our extended families are wha...Oh man! And we think our extended families are whacked out! People are people no matter what era. We all long for power and authority, but love always finds a way, doesn't it?<br /><br /><br />www.maggietoussaint.comMaggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.com