Author and Historian Toni Mount Discusses "How to Survive in Tudor England"

  
 

Imagine you're transported back to Tudor England and had to start a new life there, without smartphones, satnav or social media, how will you know where you are or where to go? Where will you live and where will you work? And who can you turn to if you fall ill or God forbid if you upset the king? In a period when execution by beheading was the fate of thousands how can you keep your head in Tudor England? We're thrilled to welcome back author and historian, Toni Mount, as she discusses how it was done and what we would need to do if time travel ever became a thing and we had an opportunity to travel back. This is going to be a fascinating conversation!

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About the book:

Embark on a journey to Tudor England with this self-help guide that offers engaging tips and insights for navigating the challenges of the 16th century.

Imagine you were transported back in time to Tudor England and had to start a new life there, without smartphones, internet or social media. When transport means walking or, if you’re lucky, horseback, how will you know where you are or where to go? Where will you live and where will you work? What will you eat and what shall you wear? And who can you turn to if you fall ill or are mugged in the street, or God forbid if you upset the king? In a period when execution by beheading was the fate of thousands how can you keep your head in Tudor England?

All these questions and many more are answered in this new guidebook for time-travellers: How to Survive in Tudor England. A handy self-help guide with tips and suggestions to make your visit to the 16th century much more fun, this lively and engaging book will help the reader deal with the new experiences they may encounter and the problems that might occur.

Enjoy interviews with the celebrities of the day, and learn some new words to set the mood for your time-traveling adventure. Have an exciting visit but be sure to keep this book to hand.

 

About the author:

I study, teach and write about history. I bring history alive with my books, courses and talks, based on over thirty years of personal and academic research - please browse these pages to find out how I can share our history with you. 

 
 

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and in partnership with a multitude of MA Libraries.