tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post1379702936266159552..comments2024-02-28T01:43:54.906-08:00Comments on Terry Tyler: A crash course in the early PlantagenetsTerry Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-74176989291283762922016-09-24T03:53:35.734-07:002016-09-24T03:53:35.734-07:00Is it? I haven't read that!Is it? I haven't read that!Terry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-40241763760454810692016-09-23T12:13:14.512-07:002016-09-23T12:13:14.512-07:00Actually, it's an up-to-date version of '1...Actually, it's an up-to-date version of '1066 and All That'!Julia Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04329377424036314411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-88865464577217135282016-06-27T21:44:13.608-07:002016-06-27T21:44:13.608-07:00They were, indeed, but I don't think they'...They were, indeed, but I don't think they're different from the rulers in any other time in history.<br /><br />What I've read about Henry gives me the impression that he was a relatively decent and reasonable sort of chap. Becket sounds like a total P inthe A, though. ;) Terry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-50263219994706283152016-06-27T11:27:58.628-07:002016-06-27T11:27:58.628-07:00You have an interesting theory that it was the mur...You have an interesting theory that it was the murder victim, Becket, who was insane rather than the murderer, King Henry. And yes, when you tell your henchmen you want them to kill someone that makes you a murderer. That's why he did penance for it. The Plantagenets were all in all an entitled, murderous & greedy bunch. J. R. Tomlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109874615059334200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-15691700230513000682016-03-29T01:28:25.177-07:002016-03-29T01:28:25.177-07:00I am very pleased, thank you! :)I am very pleased, thank you! :)Terry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-2501266766293635912016-03-29T01:28:04.936-07:002016-03-29T01:28:04.936-07:00Actually, Lynne, I think I might - look out for Ed...Actually, Lynne, I think I might - look out for Edwards I and II when I get there!Terry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-3710857021953244202016-03-29T01:27:28.945-07:002016-03-29T01:27:28.945-07:00I couldn't agree more! I was looking for book...I couldn't agree more! I was looking for books about Henry II, and the one I mentioned was the only one I found - I am sure there must be more, but not in comparison with the books about Anne Boleyn et al! Love the Planta Genistas, they're my favourite royal house. And as for the first two Edwards... ! :)Terry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-48898788545517863622016-03-28T10:53:39.461-07:002016-03-28T10:53:39.461-07:00Brilliant whistlestop tour! I think so many people...Brilliant whistlestop tour! I think so many people get hung up on the Tudors, they forget about the Plantagenets.Icy Sedgwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11501193571425442406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-37954925248680053082016-03-28T07:50:54.139-07:002016-03-28T07:50:54.139-07:00Really enjoyed this post, Terry. Hope you're g...Really enjoyed this post, Terry. Hope you're going to tell the story of more of our historical dynasties :)Lynne Shelbyhttp://www.lynneshelby.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-57928762152644462892016-03-28T06:12:01.904-07:002016-03-28T06:12:01.904-07:00This made me smile so very, very, much :DThis made me smile so very, very, much :DCee Arr @ Dora Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074909561530525221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-63666730287944806002016-03-28T03:08:31.478-07:002016-03-28T03:08:31.478-07:00Thanks, glad you liked it! :)Thanks, glad you liked it! :)Terry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-36068502697014762952016-03-28T02:24:52.205-07:002016-03-28T02:24:52.205-07:00Brilliant! This had me giggling all the way throug...Brilliant! This had me giggling all the way through. I'll forever think of him as Henry TYK now!E J Frosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07678832155422194291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-57083997988665325202016-03-28T01:54:54.406-07:002016-03-28T01:54:54.406-07:00I used that phrase in an interview only the other ...I used that phrase in an interview only the other day, it's so true! I LOVE all hist & geog now - endless appetite for it - hope I have enough time left to read/write all I want to. Terry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-59327265660766593242016-03-28T01:19:11.051-07:002016-03-28T01:19:11.051-07:00They do say that youth is wasted on the young! I l...They do say that youth is wasted on the young! I love history and even geography is more interesting now I'm older. I was lucky enough to have an epic English teacher at school but the other subjects - *snore* ;-)Shelley Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07513209160436996810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-15414043359502341602016-03-27T02:40:43.394-07:002016-03-27T02:40:43.394-07:00I know! And people ask where the inspiration for ...I know! And people ask where the inspiration for my books comes from...! Glad you like, V xxTerry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-43851776945882051112016-03-27T01:50:52.835-07:002016-03-27T01:50:52.835-07:00Love it! It's such a complicated story and so ...Love it! It's such a complicated story and so full of manipulation and scheming, it makes American soaps like Dynasty look tame. You, TT, have told it brilliantly. Poor H2. Oh no. Such a good geezer (and why am I now thinking of water heaters? Haha)Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-78041079376795569472016-03-26T04:31:49.955-07:002016-03-26T04:31:49.955-07:00I suppose it's a bit like Les Dawson and his b...I suppose it's a bit like Les Dawson and his bad piano playing - you can only do it funny if you do actually know about it!Terry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-7749562540776256782016-03-26T04:25:24.078-07:002016-03-26T04:25:24.078-07:00Very funny - I laughed and also learned something!...Very funny - I laughed and also learned something!Julia Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04329377424036314411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-31833802680772812222016-03-26T02:49:18.891-07:002016-03-26T02:49:18.891-07:00It's funny, Shelley, but it's only been in...It's funny, Shelley, but it's only been in later life that I've really got to adore the subject. School made it so boring! xTerry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-12593742290086428672016-03-26T02:48:42.692-07:002016-03-26T02:48:42.692-07:00Thanks! xThanks! xTerry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-68169656607671135162016-03-26T02:42:13.215-07:002016-03-26T02:42:13.215-07:00Hi Terry - they were certainly a mixed bag of char...Hi Terry - they were certainly a mixed bag of characters, with a mighty fine Kingdom to attempt to keep ... it's a real muddle of history ... finally I might be getting to work it out - this will be a great read ... and the post/s enlightening .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-46730407308592861962016-03-26T02:40:40.565-07:002016-03-26T02:40:40.565-07:00What a marvellous history teacher you would make!!...What a marvellous history teacher you would make!! Loved this - bit by bit you are tempting me over to historical fiction haha ;-)Shelley Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07513209160436996810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-4269983004208927232016-03-26T02:15:26.530-07:002016-03-26T02:15:26.530-07:00Yes, if only to remember who was a douchebag and w...Yes, if only to remember who was a douchebag and who wasn't!!!Terry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-65741833005123753552016-03-26T02:15:04.272-07:002016-03-26T02:15:04.272-07:00I feel there is much scope for all sorts with them...I feel there is much scope for all sorts with them Plantagenets. I love 'em, me ;)Terry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513470670765405287.post-17321674876528887942016-03-26T02:14:30.748-07:002016-03-26T02:14:30.748-07:00You're lucky it didn't include the word &#...You're lucky it didn't include the word 'twat', Jo - it nearly did!!! :)Terry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.com