"We are shaped by our past and the past is our roadmap to the future."

Alison Weir (1951)
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About Alison Weir

Alison Weir is a British historian and author known for her extensive writing on the history of British royalty. She has published numerous bestselling historical biographies that delve into the lives of various English monarchs, including Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and the Wars of the Roses. Weir's meticulous research and engaging storytelling have earned her a prominent place in the world of popular history writing.

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