While researching Forgotten Women of the Wars of the Roses, I discovered so many stories of women's courage, bravery and resilience, but also ways in which they worked with their husbands towards their combined political, financial and social survival. Then, while I was talking with my editor while she was going through the manuscript, we wondered about the many contributions couples have made to history. The more I started to visit the tomb effigies of powerful couples, I uncovered more and more about the ways they have shaped our world, as well as the time in which they lived. These stories are a collection of some of the lesser-known couples I've discovered, and some bonus information about those more well-known.
Come and learn more about them here...
Couples of the Medieval World
1000-1500
If you're interested in the Medieval and Tudor periods you might enjoy my book, Forgotten Women of the Wars of the Roses, published by Pen and Sword. I examine many women who lived through the conflict and the dawn of the Tudor era, including Countesses, Duchesses and Queens but also silkwomen, merchants and innkeepers, along with many others. Order your copy here.
Couples of the Tudor and Stuart Periods
If you're interested in more power couples of Tudor history then check out Power Couples of the Tudor Era published by Pen and Sword Books, where I explore the relationship dynamics of well-known (and less well-known) couples and their contributions to history, together.
Couples of the Eighteenth to Twentieth centuries
1700-2000
