Books by Antonia Fraser
The Weaker Vessel
by Antonia Fraser
This social history of women in 17th-century England was the first book that made me think about the experience of being female in history
Cromwell Our Chief of Men
by Antonia Fraser
Fraser luxuriates in a skilful way with all the detail. It’s a book that narrates the story in a rich way that anyone can access
Interviews where books by Antonia Fraser were recommended
The best books on Oliver Cromwell, recommended by John Morrill
The professor of history at Cambridge asks why Oliver Cromwell remains Britain's most controversial ruler, and what the morbid story of Cromwell's head after his death has to say about British history.
The best books on Queens and Power, recommended by Helen Castor
Women’s historical role in politics wasn’t always as limited as we might assume. Medieval historian Helen Castor tells us about powerful women in British history and how they were constrained or conspired against.
