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Apr 2024
41m 4s

The Dudleys: The Family that Shook Tudor...

RedTop Media / Rebecca Larson
About this episode

When it comes to families entwined in the intricate web of Tudor court affairs, none captivate me quite like the Dudleys. From Edmund Dudley to John Dudley, and finally Robert Dudley, their saga unfurled across the entirety of the Tudor era.

Today I welcome back in this revisit episode, Dr. Joanna Paul to discuss the topic of her book, The House of Dudley.

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Credits:

Hosted by: Rebecca Larson

Guest: Dr Joanne Paul

Book:⁠ The House of Dudley⁠ 

Editing: Rebecca Larson

Voice Over: David Black

Music by: Ketsa, Alexander Nakarada, and Winnie the Moog via⁠ FilmMusic.io⁠, used by EXTENDED license.

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