Raising the Tudors is such an interesting and informative book covering a wide range of topics concerned with raising children in Tudor times. The book is thorough and well researched and helps to place what we know about Tudor practices in the context of the medical, scientific and religious beliefs of the time.
Raising the Tudors is an excellent book to add to any Tudor enthusiast’s bookshelves.
Thanks to Netgalley and Pen and Sword books for the chance to read and review.

Thankyou for the opportunity to read an ARC of Raising The Tudors in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
I found this book to be well written and informative.
I have always loved the period of history surrounding The Cousins War into the time of the Tudors, so this is one book I certainly wanted to read. I was not disappointed.
Definitely a recommended read for history buffs or even someone who would like to learn more about yhe Tudor families.

I could not put this down. There is so much interesting information and the author presents it in a way which is extremely engaging and entertaining. The sub-text of societal expectations of women at the time adds depth to the analysis of some of the practicalities and even logistics of becoming a mother. I particularly enjoyed the detailed exploration of early ideas about the “humours” and the mobility of the womb - very interesting to see how strongly these ideas informed medical care at the time.