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“...the King had several other conspirators executed, "even of his own household' ...When Parliament met in 1484 it passed so many Acts of Attainder that, says Croyland, "we do not read of the like being issued by the Triumvirate of Octavius, Antony and Lepidus.”

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Book:The Princes in the Tower
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The Princes in the Tower

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Alison Weir
Alison Weir

Alison Weir is a British historical novelist and historian known for her research into British history and her rich imagination. Her works cover a range of historical periods from the Middle Ages to modern times. Weir's novels are typically based on real historical figures and events, presented through fictional plots and dialogue, offering vivid historical narratives to readers. more

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