The Tudors by Numbers: The Stories and Statistics Behind England’s Most Infamous Royal Dynasty by Carol Ann Lloyd is an enjoyable read and a valuable edition to the library of any Tudor enthusiast. I cannot recommend it highly enough!
Sharon Bennett Connolly, historytheinterestingbits.com

What was particularly interesting for me was the detailed look at what happened during the 13 days in July 1553 when there were 2 Queens of England. By ‘rolling the numbers’ in this educational and amusing book, Lloyd presents the Tudor period through a different lens and would make a wonderful addition to your Tudor bookshelf!

NetGalley, Tamise Hills

The Tudors by Numbers presents a fascinating new exploration into the infamous Tudor dynasty of England’s sixteenth century. Carol Ann Lloyd brings the dynasty’s facts, historical figures, and events to life in this new publication. While the book’s information appears to jump across the various monarchs and a 100+ year span, Lloyd has actually cleverly designed the book’s structure for coherence and comparisons across this dynasty. From Henry VII to Elizabeth I, Lloyd brings major and minor figures to life, really contextualizing the period and the similarities between the 5 (or 6, as Lloyd discusses) monarchs. Lloyd unearths fascinating facts about Tudor England at large for the reader and presents them in an informative and engaging manner. By bringing the period to life in this fun format, readers new to and familiar with the period interact with the information in an engaging way, ultimately enriching their knowledge about the period with these familiar and surprising historical details. Lloyd’s clear familiarity with and love for the topic shines throughout this book, and she clearly enjoys exploring this period and sharing the Tudors with her audience. The Tudors by Numbers is a great introduction to the Tudor dynasty while also serving the Tudor fan’s love for esoteric information about this dynamic, scandalous family.

NetGalley, Lily Amidon

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