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Dr Elizabeth Norton @enortonhistory.bsky.social · 2d

Nice to see that Pola Negri was determined to get into character as Catherine the Great in the 1924 silent film Forbidden Paradise. In a plot centred on revolutions, rebellions & romance she turned to Women Who ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy for source material #womenwhoruledtheworld

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Amy Licence @amylicence.bsky.social · 4d

If you’ve read my book about Honor Lisle, please consider leaving a review on Amazon. I had a lot of lovely reviews on NetGalley but they haven’t transferred. It helps new readers decide whether to buy the book, which in turn helps me ☺️ Even just a few words helps. Thank you.

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Dr Elizabeth Norton @enortonhistory.bsky.social · 4d

This ghost was photographed in the Queen’s House at Greenwich in 1966. Is that a book they’re holding? Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy, a fitting read for a ghostly queen. Thanks for the endorsement Queen’s House Ghost & Happy Halloween! #womenwhoruledtheworld

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Amy Licence @amylicence.bsky.social · 4d

If you’ve read my book about Honor Lisle, please consider leaving a review on Amazon. I had a lot of lovely reviews on NetGalley but they haven’t transferred. It helps new readers decide whether to buy the book, which in turn helps me ☺️ Even just a few words helps. Thank you.

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Henry VIII's Controversial Aunt, Honor Lisle: Her Life, Letters and influence on The Tudor Court

Buy Henry VIII's Controversial Aunt, Honor Lisle: Her Life, Letters and influence on The Tudor Court by Amy Licence (ISBN: 9781399052153) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Dr Elizabeth Norton @enortonhistory.bsky.social · 5d

Empress Elizaveta of Russia was renowned for her lively court. But, sometimes, you just want to read & she’s loving Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy. Now, if only she can get everyone to keep the noise down. Thanks for the endorsement Elizaveta! #womenwhoruledtheworld

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Amy Licence @amylicence.bsky.social · 6d

Sounds lovely. She went back and taught there too.

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Amy Licence @amylicence.bsky.social · 7d

You can’t have read enough about her. It shines out of her notebooks, diaries and letters.

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Amy Licence @amylicence.bsky.social · 7d

❤️ l love this photograph of Sylvia Plath. She was full of vitality, energy and enthusiasm for life.
Born 93 years ago today.

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Amy Licence @amylicence.bsky.social · 7d

❤️ l love this photograph of Sylvia Plath. She was full of vitality, energy and enthusiasm for life.
Born 93 years ago today.

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Amy Licence @amylicence.bsky.social · 12d

Coming in 2026…

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Amy Licence @amylicence.bsky.social · 12d

Coming in 2026…

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Amy Licence @amylicence.bsky.social · 12d

Link?

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Dr Elizabeth Norton @enortonhistory.bsky.social · 13d

When not nailing heads onto spikes or ordering witchcraft ordeals, Ranavalona I of Madagascar liked to read… just not the Bible, as that was banned (to the horror of Queen Victoria). Here she is with her favourite book, Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy #womenwhoruledtheworld

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Dr Elizabeth Norton @enortonhistory.bsky.social · 16d

Sorry Robert Dudley, in England there will be but one mistress & no master. It looks like Elizabeth I has been reading Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy, including stories of some horrendous royal marriages. Unsurprisingly, she’s not keen to share power #womenwhoruledtheworld

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Amy Licence @amylicence.bsky.social · 16d

They’ve earned those awards and accolades. Let them have their moment.

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Amy Licence @amylicence.bsky.social · 19d

Why do people enjoy reading historical fiction so much? And why can it rouse such strong responses?

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Amy Licence @amylicence.bsky.social · 19d

Yes, this is really interesting. I think it’s because fiction is written by writers. They are immersed in the art of writing and have a tool kit of tricks to draw you in, whereas non-fiction can be dry. It’s so much easier when you have a character as a bridge too.

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Amy Licence @amylicence.bsky.social · 19d

Why do people enjoy reading historical fiction so much? And why can it rouse such strong responses?

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Amy Licence @amylicence.bsky.social · 23d

“This could've been a dry-as-dust recitation, but it's anything but, being infused with the author's warmth and clear -interest- in the period and in her subjects.”

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Dr Elizabeth Norton @enortonhistory.bsky.social · 25d

Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, world’s most recent child queen, & Queen Victoria look as though they are enjoying each other’s company immensely. Luckily, they had both brought a book to read. Women Who Ruled the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy in which they both feature #womenwhoruledtheworld

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Amy Licence @amylicence.bsky.social · 26d

Thank you ☺️

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Amy Licence @amylicence.bsky.social · Oct 3

Michael Praed or Jason Connery?

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Amy Licence @amylicence.bsky.social · Sep 25

I’m enjoying your marketing 😂

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Dr Elizabeth Norton @enortonhistory.bsky.social · Sep 25

Catherine the Great thought her husband Peter childish & boring. She found that the audiobook of Women Who Rules the World: 5000 Years of Female Monarchy, which launched today, drowned him out nicely

#womenwhoruledtheworld available on all good audiobook platforms. @wearefootnote.bsky.social

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Amy Licence @amylicence.bsky.social · Sep 23

Oh, me too, so much!