Royal murder mysteries never fail to intrigue readers and TV
viewers. Here are some of the most haunting and even horrific
episodes from the middle ages, based on latest historical research
and historiography, and authentic and rare sources, including
archaeology and DNA evidence, uncovering wonderful tales of pathos,
tragedy, suffering and romance. This is history for specialists and
general readers - and sceptics - given the intense media coverage,
including TV, and interest in exciting and accessible popular
history. The famous and also less well-known mysteries, which may
be new to readers, surrounding British Royalty, are included from
around the 11th to the 15th centuries. The murder mysteries show
personal and individual tragedy but are also a vehicle for
historical analysis. William II - William Rufus - was he murdered
or killed accidentally by a 'stray arrow', allowing brother Henry
to seize the throne, or was it God's punishment for William's
irreligious living and persecution of the church? Or was Edward II
murdered at the instigation of Queen Isabella - 'she-wolf of
France' - and her lover, Roger Mortimer. who assumed the throne?
Did he survive to live peaceably in Italy? Richard II resembled
Edward II, as a rather inadequate figure, and was deposed by his
rival, Henry IV. Did he die, and if so, was it murder or suicide?
Was Edward IV a bigamist? Mystery, if not murder, but wrapped in
dynastic rivalry and sex scandal, and usurpation of the throne. The
'Princes in the Tower' and who who killed them if anyone? A
beguiling mystery for over 500 years with their usurping uncle
Richard III's guilt contested by 'Ricardians'.
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